- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montgomery, NY
Valley Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361968001803
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Central High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Central High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Central High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Montgomery, NY.
School address
District: Valley Central School District (Montgomery) · New York
NCES ID 361968001803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Valley Central High School held near 1,399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 113.4 → 111.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+53 students YoY 361968001803 · Montgomery, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,385 enr · 12.3:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Central Middle School (945 students)
Valley Central High School held near 1,399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+53 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 113.4 → 111.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Valley Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valley Central High School
1,385 students
- Valley Central
Valley Central Middle School
945 students
- Montgomery Ele 539
Montgomery Elementary School
539 students
- Berea Elementa 497
Berea Elementary School
497 students
- Walden Element 447
Walden Elementary School
447 students
- East Coldenham 339
East Coldenham Elementary School
339 students
What this shows Valley Central High School reports 1,385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Central High School compares
Valley Central 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 | 33.0% | ▼ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,385 | top 3% | - | - |
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.
1,385
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
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
30.0%
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
$26,571
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Valley Central High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Valley Central School District (Montgomery) reports $26,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berea Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walden Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Coldenham Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Central High School
How many students attend Valley Central High School?
Valley Central High School has 1,385 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montgomery, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,346 (2022-23) → 1,399 (2023-24), nearly flat (+53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Central 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 Valley Central High School?
33.0% of students at Valley Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Central High School is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Montgomery, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Central High School?
Valley Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Valley Central High School rank among public schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Central High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Montgomery, 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 Valley Central School District (Montgomery)?
Besides Valley Central High School, Valley Central School District (Montgomery) also operates Valley Central Middle School (945 students), Montgomery Elementary School (539 students), and Berea Elementary School (497 students). See the Valley Central School District (Montgomery) district page for the complete list.