- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oyster Bay, NY
Oyster Bay High School
Federal NCES profile for Oyster Bay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362229003147
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oyster Bay High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Oyster Bay · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Oyster Bay High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oyster Bay High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Oyster Bay, NY.
School address
NCES ID 362229003147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Oyster Bay High School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 362229003147 · Oyster Bay, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 8.2:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernon School (419 students)
Oyster Bay High School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Oyster Bay High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vernon School
Vernon School
419 students
- This school
Oyster Bay High School
412 students
- Theodore Roose
Theodore Roosevelt School
308 students
- Oyster Bay Mid
Oyster Bay Middle School
205 students
What this shows Oyster Bay High School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oyster Bay High School compares
Oyster Bay 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$41,325
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 103 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.2%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Oyster Bay High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District reports $41,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oyster Bay High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oyster Bay Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oyster Bay High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide high 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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oyster Bay High School
How many students attend Oyster Bay High School?
Oyster Bay High School has 412 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oyster Bay, NY. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oyster Bay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oyster Bay High School is 8.2:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Oyster Bay High School?
18.8% of students at Oyster Bay High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oyster Bay High School?
The largest demographic group at Oyster Bay High School is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Oyster Bay, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oyster Bay High School?
Oyster Bay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Oyster Bay High School rank among public schools in Oyster Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Oyster Bay High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Oyster Bay, 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 Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District?
Besides Oyster Bay High School, Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District also operates Vernon School (419 students), Theodore Roosevelt School (308 students), and Oyster Bay Middle School (205 students). See the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District district page for the complete list.