Enrollment
280
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sauquoit, NY
Sauquoit Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Sauquoit Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360000204500
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sauquoit Valley High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sauquoit · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sauquoit 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, Sauquoit Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sauquoit, NY.
School address
District: Sauquoit Valley Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360000204500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sauquoit Valley High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sauquoit Valley High School
Sauquoit Valley High School is a mid-sized high school in Sauquoit, New York, enrolling 280 students.
At 11.2:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 280 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 574 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #214.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 140 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sauquoit Valley Central School District spends $20,901 per pupil, 21% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Sauquoit Valley Central School District also operates Sauquoit Valley Elementary School (327 students) and Sauquoit Valley Middle School (276 students) alongside Sauquoit Valley 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 Sauquoit Valley High School compares
Sauquoit Valley 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$20,901
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Sauquoit Valley High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sauquoit Valley Central School District, which includes Sauquoit Valley High School.
$20,901
Per student
-21%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 58.7%
Federal 10.0%
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 Sauquoit Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauquoit Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sauquoit Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sauquoit Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~280 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sauquoit Valley High School
How many students attend Sauquoit Valley High School?
Sauquoit Valley High School has 280 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sauquoit, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sauquoit Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sauquoit Valley High School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Sauquoit Valley High School?
33.2% of students at Sauquoit 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 Sauquoit Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Sauquoit Valley High School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Sauquoit, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sauquoit Valley High School?
Sauquoit Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Sauquoit Valley High School rank among public schools in Sauquoit?
By Resource Investment Index, Sauquoit Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sauquoit, 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 Sauquoit on the city page.
Is Sauquoit Valley High School a good school?
Sauquoit Valley High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 Sauquoit Valley Central School District?
Besides Sauquoit Valley High School, Sauquoit Valley Central School District also operates Sauquoit Valley Elementary School (327 students) and Sauquoit Valley Middle School (276 students). See the Sauquoit Valley Central School District district page for the complete list.
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