Enrollment
891
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tonawanda, NY
Tonawanda Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Tonawanda Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362874003907
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tonawanda Middle/High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Tonawanda · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tonawanda Middle/High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tonawanda Middle/High School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Tonawanda, NY.
School address
District: Tonawanda City School District · New York
NCES ID 362874003907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tonawanda Middle/High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tonawanda Middle/High School
Tonawanda Middle/High School is a large combined-grade school in Tonawanda, New York, enrolling 891 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 891 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 407 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #172.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tonawanda City School District spends $18,800 per pupil, 29% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Tonawanda City School District also operates Riverview Elementary School (366 students) and Mullen Elementary School (303 students) alongside Tonawanda Middle/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 Tonawanda Middle/High School compares
Tonawanda Middle/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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 21% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 891 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
891
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$18,800
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 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 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Tonawanda Middle/High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tonawanda City School District, which includes Tonawanda Middle/High School.
$18,800
Per student
-29%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 54.5%
Federal 11.4%
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 Tonawanda Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mullen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tonawanda Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other 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 (~891 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tonawanda Middle/High School
How many students attend Tonawanda Middle/High School?
Tonawanda Middle/High School has 891 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tonawanda, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonawanda Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonawanda Middle/High School is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Tonawanda Middle/High School?
44.6% of students at Tonawanda Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tonawanda Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Tonawanda Middle/High School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Tonawanda, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tonawanda Middle/High School?
Tonawanda Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Tonawanda Middle/High School rank among schools in Tonawanda?
By Resource Investment Index, Tonawanda Middle/High School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Tonawanda, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tonawanda on the city page.
Is Tonawanda Middle/High School a good school?
Tonawanda Middle/High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of 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 Tonawanda City School District?
Besides Tonawanda Middle/High School, Tonawanda City School District also operates Riverview Elementary School (366 students) and Mullen Elementary School (303 students). See the Tonawanda City School District district page for the complete list.
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