Enrollment
1,256
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Webster, NY
Thomas High School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 363036004865
👥 S:T ratio 53
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas High School earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Webster · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas High School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Webster, NY.
School address
District: Webster Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363036004865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas High School
Thomas High School is a large high school in Webster, New York, enrolling 1,256 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,256 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 239 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Webster Central School District also operates Webster-Schroeder High School (1,337 students) and Willink Middle School (928 students) alongside Thomas 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 Thomas High School compares
Thomas 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 55% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,256 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,256
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,790
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 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 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Thomas High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webster Central School District, which includes Thomas High School.
$21,790
Per student
-17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 34.5%
Federal 8.0%
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 Thomas High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster-Schroeder High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willink Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spry Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plank Road South Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klem Road South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,256 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas High School
How many students attend Thomas High School?
Thomas High School has 1,256 students enrolled. It is a high school in Webster, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas High School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas High School?
25.3% of students at Thomas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas High School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas High School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Webster, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas High School?
Thomas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (higher 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 Thomas High School rank among public schools in Webster?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas High School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Webster, 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 Webster on the city page.
Is Thomas High School a good school?
Thomas High School earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 Webster Central School District?
Besides Thomas High School, Webster Central School District also operates Webster-Schroeder High School (1,337 students), Willink Middle School (928 students), and Spry Middle School (870 students). See the Webster Central School District district page for the complete list.
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