- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plattsburgh, NY
Plattsburgh Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Plattsburgh Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362328003263
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plattsburgh Senior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Plattsburgh · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Plattsburgh Senior High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plattsburgh Senior High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Plattsburgh, NY.
School address
District: Plattsburgh City School District · New York
NCES ID 362328003263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Plattsburgh Senior High School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 55.8 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 362328003263 · Plattsburgh, NY High · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 10.3:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Stafford Middle School (392 students)
Plattsburgh Senior High School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 55.8 → 55.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Plattsburgh Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Plattsburgh Senior High School
566 students
- Stafford Middl
Stafford Middle School
392 students
- Arthur P Momot
Arthur P Momot Elementary School
388 students
- Thomas E Glasg
Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School
248 students
- Oak Street Sch 218
Oak Street School
218 students
What this shows Plattsburgh Senior High School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plattsburgh Senior High School compares
Plattsburgh 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$27,850
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
African American 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Plattsburgh Senior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plattsburgh City School District reports $27,850 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plattsburgh Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur P Momot Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plattsburgh Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~566 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plattsburgh Senior High School
How many students attend Plattsburgh Senior High School?
Plattsburgh Senior High School has 566 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plattsburgh, NY. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plattsburgh Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plattsburgh Senior High School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Plattsburgh Senior High School?
44.0% of students at Plattsburgh 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 Plattsburgh Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Plattsburgh Senior High School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Plattsburgh, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plattsburgh Senior High School?
Plattsburgh Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Plattsburgh Senior High School rank among public schools in Plattsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Plattsburgh Senior High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Plattsburgh, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Plattsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Plattsburgh City School District?
Besides Plattsburgh Senior High School, Plattsburgh City School District also operates Stafford Middle School (392 students), Arthur P Momot Elementary School (388 students), and Thomas E Glasgow Elementary School (248 students). See the Plattsburgh City School District district page for the complete list.