Enrollment
526
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Putnam Valley, NY
Putnam Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Putnam Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362400004837
👥 S:T ratio 57
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam Valley High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Putnam Valley · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Putnam Valley High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Putnam Valley, NY.
School address
District: Putnam Valley Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362400004837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Putnam Valley High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Putnam Valley High School
Putnam Valley High School is a mid-sized high school in Putnam Valley, New York, enrolling 526 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.5% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 526 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 742 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #182.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 175 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Putnam Valley Central School District also operates Putnam Valley Elementary School (526 students) and Putnam Valley Middle School (446 students) alongside Putnam Valley 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 Putnam Valley High School compares
Putnam Valley 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 | 21.5% | ▼ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 34% | - | - |
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.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,020
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 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 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Putnam Valley High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam Valley Central School District, which includes Putnam Valley High School.
$30,020
Per student
+14%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+81%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 28.6%
Federal 4.8%
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 Putnam Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~526 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Putnam Valley High School
How many students attend Putnam Valley High School?
Putnam Valley High School has 526 students enrolled. It is a high school in Putnam Valley, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam Valley 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 Putnam Valley High School?
21.5% of students at Putnam Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Putnam Valley High School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Putnam Valley, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam Valley High School?
Putnam Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Putnam Valley High School rank among public schools in Putnam Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Putnam Valley, 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 Putnam Valley on the city page.
Is Putnam Valley High School a good school?
Putnam Valley High School earns 46/100 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 Putnam Valley Central School District?
Besides Putnam Valley High School, Putnam Valley Central School District also operates Putnam Valley Elementary School (526 students) and Putnam Valley Middle School (446 students). See the Putnam Valley Central School District district page for the complete list.
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