Enrollment
574
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360234000006
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 35/100 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.
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Jefferson High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Jefferson High School
South Jefferson High School is a mid-sized high school in Adams, New York, enrolling 574 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 574 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 798 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #408.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Jefferson Central School District spends $17,476 per pupil, 34% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
South Jefferson Central School District also operates Maynard P Wilson Elementary School (477 students) and Clarke Middle School (399 students) alongside South Jefferson 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 South Jefferson High School compares
South Jefferson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,476
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Jefferson Central School District, which includes South Jefferson High School.
$17,476
Per student
-34%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 64.3%
Federal 16.9%
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 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
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- 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 (~574 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 35/100 (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).
Is South Jefferson High School a good school?
South Jefferson High School earns 35/100 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. 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 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.
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