Enrollment
430
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fort Covington, NY
Salmon River High School
Federal NCES profile for Salmon River High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362550003524
👥 S:T ratio 59
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salmon River High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fort Covington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Salmon River High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salmon River High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fort Covington, NY.
School address
District: Salmon River Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362550003524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salmon River High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Salmon River High School
Salmon River High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Fort Covington, New York, enrolling 430 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.6% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 699 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (60%) and White (32%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 112 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Salmon River Central School District also operates Saint Regis Mohawk School (328 students) and Salmon River Elementary School (311 students) alongside Salmon River 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 Salmon River High School compares
Salmon River 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$31,520
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 60.0%
White 32.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Salmon River High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salmon River Central School District, which includes Salmon River High School.
$31,520
Per student
+19%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+90%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.0%
State 80.3%
Federal 13.7%
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 Salmon River High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Regis Mohawk School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salmon River Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salmon River Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salmon River High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~430 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Salmon River High School
How many students attend Salmon River High School?
Salmon River High School has 430 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fort Covington, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salmon River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salmon River High School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Salmon River High School?
63.6% of students at Salmon River High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salmon River High School?
The largest demographic group at Salmon River High School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 60.0% of enrollment, in Fort Covington, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salmon River High School?
Salmon River High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Salmon River High School rank among public schools in Fort Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Salmon River High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fort Covington, 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 Fort Covington on the city page.
Is Salmon River High School a good school?
Salmon River High School earns 45/100 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 Salmon River Central School District?
Besides Salmon River High School, Salmon River Central School District also operates Saint Regis Mohawk School (328 students), Salmon River Elementary School (311 students), and Salmon River Middle School (304 students). See the Salmon River Central School District district page for the complete list.
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