Enrollment
1,847
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Saratoga Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362577003543
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saratoga Springs High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Saratoga Springs · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Saratoga Springs High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saratoga Springs High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Saratoga Springs, NY.
School address
District: Saratoga Springs City Sd · New York
NCES ID 362577003543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
146.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saratoga Springs High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saratoga Springs High School
Saratoga Springs High School is a large high school in Saratoga Springs, New York, enrolling 1,847 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,847 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 100 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #86, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Saratoga Springs City Sd spends $19,558 per pupil, 26% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Saratoga Springs City Sd also operates Maple Avenue Middle School (1,426 students) and Dorothy Nolan Elementary School (616 students) alongside Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs High School compares
Saratoga Springs 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 57% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,847 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,847
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$19,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 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 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.5%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Saratoga Springs High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saratoga Springs City Sd, which includes Saratoga Springs High School.
$19,558
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.4%
State 27.0%
Federal 10.6%
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 Saratoga Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Avenue Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Nolan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Division Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saratoga Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,847 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Saratoga Springs High School
How many students attend Saratoga Springs High School?
Saratoga Springs High School has 1,847 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saratoga Springs, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saratoga Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saratoga Springs High School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saratoga Springs High School?
24.0% of students at Saratoga Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saratoga Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Saratoga Springs High School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Saratoga Springs, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saratoga Springs High School?
Saratoga Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Saratoga Springs High School rank among public schools in Saratoga Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Saratoga Springs High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Saratoga Springs, 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 Saratoga Springs on the city page.
Is Saratoga Springs High School a good school?
Saratoga Springs High School earns 47/100 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 Saratoga Springs City Sd?
Besides Saratoga Springs High School, Saratoga Springs City Sd also operates Maple Avenue Middle School (1,426 students), Dorothy Nolan Elementary School (616 students), and Division Street Elementary School (393 students). See the Saratoga Springs City Sd district page for the complete list.
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