- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Uniondale, NY
Uniondale High School
Federal NCES profile for Uniondale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362928003944
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uniondale High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Uniondale · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Uniondale High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uniondale High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Uniondale, NY.
School address
District: Uniondale Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362928003944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
Uniondale High School held near 2,150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+70 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 179.9 → 166.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+70 students YoY 362928003944 · Uniondale, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,106 enr · 11.8:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: California Avenue Elementary School (730 students)
Uniondale High School held near 2,150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+70 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 179.9 → 166.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Uniondale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Uniondale High School
2,106 students
- California Ave 730
California Avenue Elementary School
730 students
- Turtle Hook Mi 637
Turtle Hook Middle School
637 students
- Lawrence Road 623
Lawrence Road Middle School
623 students
- Northern Parkw 612
Northern Parkway Elementary School
612 students
- Walnut Street 505
Walnut Street Elementary School
505 students
What this shows Uniondale High School reports 2,106 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uniondale High School compares
Uniondale 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 7% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,106 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,106
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in New York - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$36,487
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 169 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.7%
African American 32.9%
Asian 1.0%
White 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Uniondale High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Uniondale Union Free School District reports $36,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Uniondale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turtle Hook Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Road Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Parkway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Uniondale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~2,106 students)
Frequently asked questions about Uniondale High School
How many students attend Uniondale High School?
Uniondale High School has 2,106 students enrolled. It is a high school in Uniondale, NY. CCD year-over-year: 2,080 (2022-23) → 2,150 (2023-24), nearly flat (+70).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uniondale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Uniondale High School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Uniondale High School?
59.9% of students at Uniondale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uniondale High School?
The largest demographic group at Uniondale High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment, in Uniondale, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uniondale High School?
Uniondale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Uniondale High School rank among public schools in Uniondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Uniondale High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Uniondale, 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 Uniondale on the city page.
What other schools are in Uniondale Union Free School District?
Besides Uniondale High School, Uniondale Union Free School District also operates California Avenue Elementary School (730 students), Turtle Hook Middle School (637 students), and Lawrence Road Middle School (623 students). See the Uniondale Union Free School District district page for the complete list.