- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Troy, NY
Troy High School
Federal NCES profile for Troy 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 362895003918
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #6 of 17
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Troy High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troy High School ranks #6 of 17 public schools in Troy, NY.
School address
District: Troy City School District · New York
NCES ID 362895003918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Troy High School held near 1,190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 98.0 → 95.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 362895003918 · Troy, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,193 enr · 12.3:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy Middle School (733 students)
Troy High School held near 1,190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 98.0 → 95.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Troy High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Troy High School
1,193 students
- Troy Middle Sc
Troy Middle School
733 students
- Ps 14 460
Ps 14
460 students
- Carroll Hill S 325
Carroll Hill School
325 students
- Ps 18 313
Ps 18
313 students
- Ps 2 249
Ps 2
249 students
What this shows Troy High School reports 1,193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Troy High School compares
Troy 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 13% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,193 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,193
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$29,395
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 37.0%
African American 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Troy High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Troy City School District reports $29,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Troy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carroll Hill School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 18 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 2 | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Troy High School
How many students attend Troy High School?
Troy High School has 1,193 students enrolled. It is a high school in Troy, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,153 (2022-23) → 1,190 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy High School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Troy High School?
63.4% of students at Troy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy High School?
The largest demographic group at Troy High School is White at 37.0% of enrollment, in Troy, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy High School?
Troy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Troy High School rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Troy High School ranks #6 of 17 public schools in Troy, 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 Troy on the city page.
What other schools are in Troy City School District?
Besides Troy High School, Troy City School District also operates Troy Middle School (733 students), Ps 14 (460 students), and Carroll Hill School (325 students). See the Troy City School District district page for the complete list.