Enrollment
2,968
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Clifton Park, NY
Shenendehowa High School
Federal NCES profile for Shenendehowa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362667003640
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shenendehowa High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Clifton Park · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shenendehowa High School has class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shenendehowa High School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Clifton Park, NY.
School address
District: Shenendehowa Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362667003640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
217.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shenendehowa High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shenendehowa High School
Shenendehowa High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Clifton Park, New York, enrolling 2,968 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.1% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the New York average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,968 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 186 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Shenendehowa Central School District spends $18,866 per pupil, 29% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Shenendehowa Central School District also operates Koda Middle School (765 students) and Gowana Middle School (764 students) alongside Shenendehowa 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 Shenendehowa High School compares
Shenendehowa 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 66% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,968 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,968
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in New York - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,866
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
Counselors16.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
150
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 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 70.8%
Asian 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Shenendehowa High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shenendehowa Central School District, which includes Shenendehowa High School.
$18,866
Per student
-29%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.7%
State 29.6%
Federal 10.7%
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 Shenendehowa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koda Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gowana Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acadia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arongen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shatekon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shenendehowa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~2,968 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Shenendehowa High School
How many students attend Shenendehowa High School?
Shenendehowa High School has 2,968 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clifton Park, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shenendehowa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shenendehowa High School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shenendehowa High School?
19.1% of students at Shenendehowa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shenendehowa High School?
The largest demographic group at Shenendehowa High School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Clifton Park, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shenendehowa High School?
Shenendehowa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Shenendehowa High School rank among public schools in Clifton Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Shenendehowa High School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Clifton Park, 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 Clifton Park on the city page.
Is Shenendehowa High School a good school?
Shenendehowa High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. 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 Shenendehowa Central School District?
Besides Shenendehowa High School, Shenendehowa Central School District also operates Koda Middle School (765 students), Gowana Middle School (764 students), and Acadia Middle School (761 students). See the Shenendehowa Central School District district page for the complete list.
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