Enrollment
929
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lockport, NY
Starpoint High School
Federal NCES profile for Starpoint High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362805003798
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starpoint High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Lockport · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Starpoint High School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starpoint High School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Lockport, NY.
School address
District: Starpoint Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362805003798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Starpoint High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Starpoint High School
Starpoint High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Lockport, New York, enrolling 929 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.8% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the New York average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 90% of state schools at 929 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 295 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #249, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Starpoint Central School District spends $18,599 per pupil, 30% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Starpoint Central School District also operates Starpoint Middle School (726 students) and Regan Intermediate School (631 students) alongside Starpoint 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 Starpoint High School compares
Starpoint 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 75% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 929 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
929
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$18,599
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Starpoint High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Starpoint Central School District, which includes Starpoint High School.
$18,599
Per student
-30%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.1%
Federal 11.9%
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 Starpoint High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starpoint Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Regan Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fricano Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starpoint High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~929 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Starpoint High School
How many students attend Starpoint High School?
Starpoint High School has 929 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lockport, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starpoint High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starpoint High School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Starpoint High School?
13.8% of students at Starpoint High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starpoint High School?
The largest demographic group at Starpoint High School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Lockport, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starpoint High School?
Starpoint High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
How does Starpoint High School rank among public schools in Lockport?
By Resource Investment Index, Starpoint High School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Lockport, 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 Lockport on the city page.
Is Starpoint High School a good school?
Starpoint High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Starpoint Central School District?
Besides Starpoint High School, Starpoint Central School District also operates Starpoint Middle School (726 students), Regan Intermediate School (631 students), and Fricano Primary School (584 students). See the Starpoint Central School District district page for the complete list.
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