- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Union Springs, NY
Union Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Union Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362925003937
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Springs High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Union Springs · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Springs High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Springs High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Union Springs, NY.
School address
District: Union Springs Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362925003937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Union Springs High School shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 362925003937 · Union Springs, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 9.2:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Andrew J Smith Elementary School (332 students)
Union Springs High School shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Union Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Andrew J Smith
Andrew J Smith Elementary School
332 students
- This school
Union Springs High School
212 students
- Union Springs
Union Springs Middle School
165 students
What this shows Union Springs High School reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Springs High School compares
Union Springs High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 20% in New York - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$25,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 106 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Union Springs High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Union Springs Central School District reports $25,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew J Smith Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Springs Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Springs High School
How many students attend Union Springs High School?
Union Springs High School has 212 students enrolled. It is a high school in Union Springs, NY. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Springs High School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Union Springs High School?
31.8% of students at Union Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Union Springs High School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Union Springs, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Springs High School?
Union Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Union Springs High School rank among public schools in Union Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Springs High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Union Springs, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Union Springs Central School District?
Besides Union Springs High School, Union Springs Central School District also operates Andrew J Smith Elementary School (332 students) and Union Springs Middle School (165 students). See the Union Springs Central School District district page for the complete list.