Enrollment
2,008
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
Sachem High School North
Federal NCES profile for Sachem High School North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362535004567
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sachem High School North earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lake Ronkonkoma · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sachem High School North has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sachem High School North ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY.
School address
District: Sachem Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362535004567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
167.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sachem High School North compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sachem High School North
Sachem High School North is a large high school in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, enrolling 2,008 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.4% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the New York average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,008 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Sachem Central School District also operates Sachem High School East (1,984 students) and Seneca Middle School (928 students) alongside Sachem High School North.
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 Sachem High School North compares
Sachem High School North 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,008 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,008
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in New York - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,466
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 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 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Asian 6.3%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Sachem High School North is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sachem Central School District, which includes Sachem High School North.
$26,466
Per student
+0%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+60%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 42.1%
Federal 6.1%
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 Sachem High School North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachem High School East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sagamore Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samoset Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lynwood Avenue School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sachem High School North's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~2,008 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sachem High School North
How many students attend Sachem High School North?
Sachem High School North has 2,008 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sachem High School North?
The student-teacher ratio at Sachem High School North is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sachem High School North?
23.4% of students at Sachem High School North are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sachem High School North?
The largest demographic group at Sachem High School North is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sachem High School North?
Sachem High School North has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Sachem High School North rank among public schools in Lake Ronkonkoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Sachem High School North ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lake Ronkonkoma, 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 Lake Ronkonkoma on the city page.
Is Sachem High School North a good school?
Sachem High School North earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 Sachem Central School District?
Besides Sachem High School North, Sachem Central School District also operates Sachem High School East (1,984 students), Seneca Middle School (928 students), and Sagamore Middle School (893 students). See the Sachem Central School District district page for the complete list.
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