Enrollment
545
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362598003571
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schalmont High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schalmont High School
Schalmont High School is a mid-sized high school in Schenectady, New York, enrolling 545 students.
At 11.4:1, 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 29.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 545 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 814 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #320.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 128 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 545 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Schalmont Central School District also operates Jefferson Elementary School (671 students) and Schalmont Middle School (537 students) alongside Schalmont 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 Schalmont High School compares
Schalmont 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,623
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schalmont Central School District, which includes Schalmont High School.
$23,623
Per student
-11%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 32.6%
Federal 4.3%
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 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
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~545 students)
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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.
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 39/100 (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 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.
Is Schalmont High School a good school?
Schalmont High School earns 39/100 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 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.
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