- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Turin, NY
South Lewis High School
Federal NCES profile for South Lewis High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362736003735
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lewis High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Turin · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Lewis High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Lewis High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Turin, NY.
School address
District: South Lewis Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362736003735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
South Lewis High School grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 362736003735 · Turin, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 10.1:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: South Lewis Elementary School (452 students)
South Lewis High School grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Lewis High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Lewis El
South Lewis Elementary School
452 students
- South Lewis Mi
South Lewis Middle School
311 students
- This school
South Lewis High School
272 students
What this shows South Lewis High School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lewis High School compares
South Lewis 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$24,947
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, South Lewis High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for South Lewis Central School District reports $24,947 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Lewis High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lewis Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lewis Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lewis High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Lewis High School
How many students attend South Lewis High School?
South Lewis High School has 272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Turin, NY. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lewis High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lewis High School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Lewis High School?
53.7% of students at South Lewis 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 Lewis High School?
The largest demographic group at South Lewis High School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Turin, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lewis High School?
South Lewis High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
How does South Lewis High School rank among public schools in Turin?
By Resource Investment Index, South Lewis High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Turin, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Lewis Central School District?
Besides South Lewis High School, South Lewis Central School District also operates South Lewis Elementary School (452 students) and South Lewis Middle School (311 students). See the South Lewis Central School District district page for the complete list.