- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362367003301
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Potsdam · Resource Index
- 29
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Potsdam Senior High School grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 362367003301 · Potsdam, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 10.7:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Avenue Elementary School (526 students)
Potsdam Senior High School grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 411 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Potsdam Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence Avenu
Lawrence Avenue Elementary School
526 students
- A a Kingston M
A a Kingston Middle School
393 students
- This school
Potsdam Senior High School
373 students
What this shows Potsdam Senior High School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potsdam Senior High School compares
Potsdam Senior High School 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$25,097
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.
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.
District finance for Potsdam Central School District reports $25,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~373 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), up 39.
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 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.