- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vestal, NY
Vestal Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Vestal Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362961003992
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vestal Senior High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Vestal · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Vestal Senior High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vestal Senior High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Vestal, NY.
School address
District: Vestal Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362961003992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Vestal Senior High School held near 1,012 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 89.6 → 89.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 362961003992 · Vestal, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,015 enr · 11.4:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Vestal Middle School (847 students)
Vestal Senior High School held near 1,012 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.6 → 89.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Vestal Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vestal Senior High School
1,015 students
- Vestal Middle
Vestal Middle School
847 students
- Vestal Hills E 388
Vestal Hills Elementary School
388 students
- African Road E 325
African Road Elementary School
325 students
- Glenwood Eleme 310
Glenwood Elementary School
310 students
- Tioga Hills El 269
Tioga Hills Elementary School
269 students
What this shows Vestal Senior High School reports 1,015 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vestal Senior High School compares
Vestal Senior 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,015 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,015
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New York - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$22,787
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Asian 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Vestal Senior High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Vestal Central School District reports $22,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vestal Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vestal Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vestal Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| African Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tioga Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vestal Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- 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 (~1,015 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vestal Senior High School
How many students attend Vestal Senior High School?
Vestal Senior High School has 1,015 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vestal, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,000 (2022-23) → 1,012 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vestal Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vestal Senior High School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Vestal Senior High School?
23.8% of students at Vestal Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vestal Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Vestal Senior High School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Vestal, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vestal Senior High School?
Vestal Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Vestal Senior High School rank among public schools in Vestal?
By Resource Investment Index, Vestal Senior High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Vestal, 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 Vestal on the city page.
What other schools are in Vestal Central School District?
Besides Vestal Senior High School, Vestal Central School District also operates Vestal Middle School (847 students), Vestal Hills Elementary School (388 students), and African Road Elementary School (325 students). See the Vestal Central School District district page for the complete list.