- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Schenectady, NY
Schenectady High School
Federal NCES profile for Schenectady 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 362601003583
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schenectady High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Schenectady High School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schenectady High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Schenectady City School District · New York
NCES ID 362601003583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+117 students YoY
Schenectady High School held near 2,860 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+117 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 208.9 → 217.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+117 students YoY 362601003583 · Schenectady, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,885 enr · 13.9:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Oneida Middle School (657 students)
Schenectady High School held near 2,860 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+117 headcount). Teacher FTE added 208.9 → 217.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Schenectady High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Schenectady High School
2,885 students
- Oneida Middle 657
Oneida Middle School
657 students
- Central Park M 600
Central Park Middle School
600 students
- Mont Pleasant 569
Mont Pleasant Middle School
569 students
- Woodlawn Eleme 502
Woodlawn Elementary School
502 students
- Paige Elementa 468
Paige Elementary School
468 students
What this shows Schenectady High School reports 2,885 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schenectady High School compares
Schenectady High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,885 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,885
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$25,644
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
Counselors18.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 895 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 33 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 25.6%
African American 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
White 15.8%
Two or More 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 25.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.0, Schenectady High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Schenectady City School District reports $25,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schenectady High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Park Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mont Pleasant Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paige Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schenectady High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~2,885 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schenectady High School
How many students attend Schenectady High School?
Schenectady High School has 2,885 students enrolled. It is a high school in Schenectady, NY. CCD year-over-year: 2,743 (2022-23) → 2,860 (2023-24), nearly flat (+117).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schenectady High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schenectady High School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schenectady High School?
70.9% of students at Schenectady High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schenectady High School?
The largest demographic group at Schenectady High School is Asian at 25.6% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schenectady High School?
Schenectady High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Schenectady High School rank among high schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Schenectady High School ranks #1 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 Schenectady City School District?
Besides Schenectady High School, Schenectady City School District also operates Oneida Middle School (657 students), Central Park Middle School (600 students), and Mont Pleasant Middle School (569 students). See the Schenectady City School District district page for the complete list.