- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362400004837
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 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 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Putnam Valley · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Putnam Valley High School held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.6 → 46.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 362400004837 · Putnam Valley, NY High · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 10.7:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Putnam Valley Elementary School (526 students)
Putnam Valley High School held near 496 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.6 → 46.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Putnam Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Putnam Valley High School
526 students
- Putnam Valley
Putnam Valley Elementary School
526 students
- Putnam Valley
Putnam Valley Middle School
446 students
What this shows Putnam Valley High School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Putnam Valley High School compares
Putnam Valley 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$32,714
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for Putnam Valley Central School District reports $32,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~526 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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 51/100 (higher 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 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.
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.