Enrollment
2,820
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362937003963
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
159.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas R Proctor High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas R Proctor High School
Thomas R Proctor High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Utica, New York, enrolling 2,820 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 96% of New York schools and 50% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,820 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #18.
Its student body is led by African American (26%) and White (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Utica City School District spends $18,903 per pupil, 28% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Utica City School District also operates Senator James H Donovan Middle School (749 students) and John F Kennedy Middle School (687 students) alongside Thomas R Proctor 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 R Proctor High School compares
Thomas R Proctor 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,903
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Utica City School District, which includes Thomas R Proctor High School.
$18,903
Per student
-28%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 75.3%
Federal 10.6%
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 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
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~2,820 students)
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Thomas R Proctor High School a good school?
Thomas R Proctor High School earns 34/100 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. 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 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.
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