- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362667003640
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 57/100 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
- 57
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Shenendehowa High School held near 2,956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-80 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 217.7 → 216.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-80 students YoY 362667003640 · Clifton Park, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,968 enr · 13.7:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Koda Middle School (765 students)
Shenendehowa High School held near 2,956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-80 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 217.7 → 216.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Shenendehowa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shenendehowa High School
2,968 students
- Koda Middle Sc 765
Koda Middle School
765 students
- Gowana Middle 764
Gowana Middle School
764 students
- Acadia Middle 761
Acadia Middle School
761 students
- Arongen Elemen 589
Arongen Elementary School
589 students
- Shatekon Eleme 560
Shatekon Elementary School
560 students
What this shows Shenendehowa High School reports 2,968 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shenendehowa High School compares
Shenendehowa 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$19,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Shenendehowa Central School District reports $19,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,968 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,036 (2022-23) → 2,956 (2023-24), nearly flat (-80).
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 57/100 (higher 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 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.
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.