- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Utica, NY
Thomas R Proctor High School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas R Proctor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362937003963
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas R Proctor High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 15
- public schools in Utica · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas R Proctor High School has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas R Proctor High School ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Utica, NY.
School address
District: Utica City School District · New York
NCES ID 362937003963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Thomas R Proctor High School held near 2,725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 159.6 → 161.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+50 students YoY 362937003963 · Utica, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,820 enr · 17.7:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Senator James H Donovan Middle School (749 students)
Thomas R Proctor High School held near 2,725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+50 headcount). Teacher FTE added 159.6 → 161.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Thomas R Proctor High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Thomas R Proctor High School
2,820 students
- Senator James 749
Senator James H Donovan Middle School
749 students
- John F Kennedy 687
John F Kennedy Middle School
687 students
- General Herkim 634
General Herkimer Elementary School
634 students
- Christopher Co 618
Christopher Columbus Elementary School
618 students
- Watson William 590
Watson Williams Elementary School
590 students
What this shows Thomas R Proctor High School reports 2,820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas R Proctor High School compares
Thomas R Proctor High School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 50% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,820 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,820
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,089
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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 380 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 26.1%
White 23.2%
Asian 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 26.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.6, Thomas R Proctor High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Utica City School District reports $21,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas R Proctor High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senator James H Donovan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| General Herkimer Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christopher Columbus Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watson Williams Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas R Proctor High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~2,820 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas R Proctor High School
How many students attend Thomas R Proctor High School?
Thomas R Proctor High School has 2,820 students enrolled. It is a high school in Utica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 2,675 (2022-23) → 2,725 (2023-24), nearly flat (+50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas R Proctor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas R Proctor High School is 17.7:1, which is 50% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas R Proctor High School?
75.0% of students at Thomas R Proctor 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 R Proctor High School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas R Proctor High School is African American at 26.1% of enrollment, in Utica, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas R Proctor High School?
Thomas R Proctor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas R Proctor High School rank among public schools in Utica?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas R Proctor High School ranks #1 of 15 public schools in Utica, 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 Utica on the city page.
What other schools are in Utica City School District?
Besides Thomas R Proctor High School, Utica City School District also operates Senator James H Donovan Middle School (749 students), John F Kennedy Middle School (687 students), and General Herkimer Elementary School (634 students). See the Utica City School District district page for the complete list.