- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Schenectady, NY
Schalmont High School
Federal NCES profile for Schalmont High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362598003571
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schalmont High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Schalmont High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schalmont High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Schalmont Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362598003571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Schalmont High School shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 362598003571 · Schenectady, NY High · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 11.4:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Elementary School (671 students)
Schalmont High School shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Schalmont High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary School
671 students
- This school
Schalmont High School
545 students
- Schalmont Midd
Schalmont Middle School
537 students
What this shows Schalmont High School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schalmont High School compares
Schalmont High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$23,844
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.4%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Schalmont High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Schalmont Central School District reports $23,844 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schalmont High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schalmont Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schalmont High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schalmont High School
How many students attend Schalmont High School?
Schalmont High School has 545 students enrolled. It is a high school in Schenectady, NY. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schalmont High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schalmont High School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Schalmont High School?
29.2% of students at Schalmont High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schalmont High School?
The largest demographic group at Schalmont High School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schalmont High School?
Schalmont High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Schalmont High School rank among high schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Schalmont High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Schenectady, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Schenectady on the city page.
What other schools are in Schalmont Central School District?
Besides Schalmont High School, Schalmont Central School District also operates Jefferson Elementary School (671 students) and Schalmont Middle School (537 students). See the Schalmont Central School District district page for the complete list.