Enrollment
566
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362328003263
👥 S:T ratio 59
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Plattsburgh · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plattsburgh Senior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plattsburgh Senior High School
Plattsburgh Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Plattsburgh, New York, enrolling 566 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 566 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 809 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Plattsburgh City School District also operates Stafford Middle School (392 students) and Arthur P Momot Elementary School (388 students) alongside Plattsburgh Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Plattsburgh Senior High School compares
Plattsburgh Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,695
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plattsburgh City School District, which includes Plattsburgh Senior High School.
$25,695
Per student
-3%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 44.8%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~566 students)
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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.
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 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Plattsburgh Senior High School a good school?
Plattsburgh Senior High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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