Enrollment
1,193
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362895003918
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Troy High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Troy High School
Troy High School is a higher-need, large high school in Troy, New York, enrolling 1,193 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.4% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,193 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 199 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 291 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,193 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Troy City School District also operates Troy Middle School (733 students) and Ps 14 (460 students) alongside Troy 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 Troy High School compares
Troy 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,211
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy City School District, which includes Troy High School.
$26,211
Per student
-1%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 58.2%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~1,193 students)
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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.
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 36/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Troy High School a good school?
Troy High School earns 36/100 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 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.
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