- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Adams, NY
South Jefferson High School
Federal NCES profile for South Jefferson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360234000006
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Jefferson High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 574
- students enrolled
South Jefferson High School has class sizes larger than 78% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Jefferson Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360234000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
South Jefferson High School grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 360234000006 · Adams, NY High · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 13.7:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Maynard P Wilson Elementary School (477 students)
South Jefferson High School grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Jefferson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Jefferson High School
574 students
- Maynard P Wils
Maynard P Wilson Elementary School
477 students
- Clarke Middle
Clarke Middle School
399 students
- Mannsville Man
Mannsville Manor Elementary School
338 students
What this shows South Jefferson High School reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Jefferson High School compares
South Jefferson High School is a growing 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 29% | - | - |
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.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below 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
13.7:1
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
26.8%
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
$18,805
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, South Jefferson High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for South Jefferson Central School District reports $18,805 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Jefferson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maynard P Wilson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarke Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mannsville Manor Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Jefferson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- 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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Jefferson High School
How many students attend South Jefferson High School?
South Jefferson High School has 574 students enrolled. It is a high school in Adams, NY. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Jefferson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Jefferson 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 South Jefferson High School?
40.1% of students at South Jefferson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Jefferson High School?
The largest demographic group at South Jefferson High School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Adams, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Jefferson High School?
South Jefferson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in South Jefferson Central School District?
Besides South Jefferson High School, South Jefferson Central School District also operates Maynard P Wilson Elementary School (477 students), Clarke Middle School (399 students), and Mannsville Manor Elementary School (338 students). See the South Jefferson Central School District district page for the complete list.