- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nedrow, NY
Onondaga Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Onondaga Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362181003098
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Onondaga Senior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Nedrow · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Onondaga Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Onondaga Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Nedrow, NY.
School address
District: Onondaga Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362181003098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Onondaga Senior High School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 362181003098 · Nedrow, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 9.2:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheeler Elementary School (240 students)
Onondaga Senior High School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Onondaga Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Onondaga Senior High School
323 students
- Wheeler Elemen
Wheeler Elementary School
240 students
- Rockwell Eleme
Rockwell Elementary School
208 students
What this shows Onondaga Senior High School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Onondaga Senior High School compares
Onondaga Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Onondaga Senior High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Onondaga Central School District reports $26,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Onondaga Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockwell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Onondaga Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Onondaga Senior High School
How many students attend Onondaga Senior High School?
Onondaga Senior High School has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nedrow, NY. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onondaga Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onondaga Senior High School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Onondaga Senior High School?
46.5% of students at Onondaga Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Onondaga Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Onondaga Senior High School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Nedrow, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Onondaga Senior High School?
Onondaga Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Onondaga Senior High School rank among schools in Nedrow?
By Resource Investment Index, Onondaga Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Nedrow, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Onondaga Central School District?
Besides Onondaga Senior High School, Onondaga Central School District also operates Wheeler Elementary School (240 students) and Rockwell Elementary School (208 students). See the Onondaga Central School District district page for the complete list.