- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Penn Yan, NY
Penn Yan Academy
Federal NCES profile for Penn Yan Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362274003200
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Penn Yan Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Penn Yan · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Penn Yan Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Penn Yan Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Penn Yan, NY.
School address
District: Penn Yan Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362274003200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Penn Yan Academy grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 362274003200 · Penn Yan, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 10.2:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn Yan Elementary School (545 students)
Penn Yan Academy grew from 385 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Penn Yan Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn Yan Eleme
Penn Yan Elementary School
545 students
- This school
Penn Yan Academy
427 students
- Penn Yan Middl
Penn Yan Middle School
288 students
What this shows Penn Yan Academy reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Penn Yan Academy compares
Penn Yan Academy is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 15% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$27,522
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 107 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Penn Yan Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Penn Yan Central School District reports $27,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Penn Yan Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Yan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Penn Yan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Penn Yan Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Penn Yan Academy
How many students attend Penn Yan Academy?
Penn Yan Academy has 427 students enrolled. It is a high school in Penn Yan, NY. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penn Yan Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Penn Yan Academy is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Penn Yan Academy?
47.5% of students at Penn Yan Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Penn Yan Academy?
The largest demographic group at Penn Yan Academy is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Penn Yan, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Penn Yan Academy?
Penn Yan Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Penn Yan Academy rank among public schools in Penn Yan?
By Resource Investment Index, Penn Yan Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Penn Yan, 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 Penn Yan Central School District?
Besides Penn Yan Academy, Penn Yan Central School District also operates Penn Yan Elementary School (545 students) and Penn Yan Middle School (288 students). See the Penn Yan Central School District district page for the complete list.