- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waverly, NY
Waverly High School
Federal NCES profile for Waverly High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 363027004069
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Waverly High School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waverly, NY.
School address
District: Waverly Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363027004069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Waverly High School grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 363027004069 · Waverly, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 13.4:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly Middle School (486 students)
Waverly High School grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Waverly High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waverly Middle
Waverly Middle School
486 students
- This school
Waverly High School
481 students
- Elm Street Ele
Elm Street Elementary School
426 students
- Lincoln Street
Lincoln Street Elementary School
212 students
What this shows Waverly High School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waverly High School compares
Waverly High School is a growing 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 19% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$20,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Waverly High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Waverly Central School District reports $20,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waverly High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waverly High School
How many students attend Waverly High School?
Waverly High School has 481 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waverly, NY. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly High School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waverly High School?
45.6% of students at Waverly High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly High School?
The largest demographic group at Waverly High School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Waverly, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly High School?
Waverly High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Waverly High School rank among public schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waverly, 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 Waverly Central School District?
Besides Waverly High School, Waverly Central School District also operates Waverly Middle School (486 students), Elm Street Elementary School (426 students), and Lincoln Street Elementary School (212 students). See the Waverly Central School District district page for the complete list.