Enrollment
373
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Potsdam, NY
Potsdam Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Potsdam Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362367003301
👥 S:T ratio 57
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potsdam Senior High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Potsdam · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Potsdam 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, Potsdam Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Potsdam, NY.
School address
District: Potsdam Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362367003301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Potsdam Senior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Potsdam Senior High School
Potsdam Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Potsdam, New York, enrolling 373 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 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 33.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 373 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 838 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #754, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Potsdam Central School District also operates Lawrence Avenue Elementary School (526 students) and A a Kingston Middle School (393 students) alongside Potsdam 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 Potsdam Senior High School compares
Potsdam 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$23,884
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.
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 88.7%
Asian 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Potsdam Senior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Potsdam Central School District, which includes Potsdam Senior High School.
$23,884
Per student
-10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 52.1%
Federal 10.7%
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 Potsdam Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A a Kingston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potsdam Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~373 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Potsdam Senior High School
How many students attend Potsdam Senior High School?
Potsdam Senior High School has 373 students enrolled. It is a high school in Potsdam, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potsdam Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Potsdam Senior High School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Potsdam Senior High School?
33.9% of students at Potsdam 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 Potsdam Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Potsdam Senior High School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Potsdam, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potsdam Senior High School?
Potsdam Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Potsdam Senior High School rank among public schools in Potsdam?
By Resource Investment Index, Potsdam Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Potsdam, 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 Potsdam on the city page.
Is Potsdam Senior High School a good school?
Potsdam Senior High School earns 24/100 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 Potsdam Central School District?
Besides Potsdam Senior High School, Potsdam Central School District also operates Lawrence Avenue Elementary School (526 students) and A a Kingston Middle School (393 students). See the Potsdam Central School District district page for the complete list.
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