- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362535004567
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Sachem High School North held near 1,979 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 167.1 → 164.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+56 students YoY 362535004567 · Lake Ronkonkoma, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,008 enr · 12:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Sachem High School East (1,984 students)
Sachem High School North held near 1,979 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 167.1 → 164.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Sachem High School North in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sachem High School North
2,008 students
- Sachem High Sc
Sachem High School East
1,984 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle School
928 students
- Sagamore Middl
Sagamore Middle School
893 students
- Samoset Middle
Samoset Middle School
847 students
- Lynwood Avenue 561
Lynwood Avenue School
561 students
What this shows Sachem High School North reports 2,008 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sachem High School North compares
Sachem High School North 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 | 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 methodology
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
$29,213
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
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.
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
District finance for Sachem Central School District reports $29,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,008 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,923 (2022-23) → 1,979 (2023-24), nearly flat (+56).
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 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 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.
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.