Enrollment
424
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Valhalla, NY
Valhalla High School
Federal NCES profile for Valhalla High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362940004537
👥 S:T ratio 60
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valhalla High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Valhalla · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Valhalla High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valhalla High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Valhalla, NY.
School address
District: Valhalla Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362940004537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valhalla High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valhalla High School
Valhalla High School is a mid-sized high school in Valhalla, New York, enrolling 424 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.1% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the New York average.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 742 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #52, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 106 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Valhalla Union Free School District spends $34,798 per pupil, 32% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Valhalla Union Free School District also operates Kensico School (352 students) and Virginia Road Elementary School (328 students) alongside Valhalla 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 Valhalla High School compares
Valhalla 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$34,798
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 106 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
Asian 6.1%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Valhalla High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valhalla Union Free School District, which includes Valhalla High School.
$34,798
Per student
+32%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+110%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.2%
State 17.7%
Federal 3.1%
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 Valhalla High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensico School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valhalla Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valhalla High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~424 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valhalla High School
How many students attend Valhalla High School?
Valhalla High School has 424 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valhalla, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valhalla High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valhalla High School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Valhalla High School?
23.1% of students at Valhalla High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valhalla High School?
The largest demographic group at Valhalla High School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Valhalla, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valhalla High School?
Valhalla High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Valhalla High School rank among public schools in Valhalla?
By Resource Investment Index, Valhalla High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Valhalla, 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 Valhalla on the city page.
Is Valhalla High School a good school?
Valhalla High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Valhalla Union Free School District?
Besides Valhalla High School, Valhalla Union Free School District also operates Kensico School (352 students), Virginia Road Elementary School (328 students), and Valhalla Middle School (322 students). See the Valhalla Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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