- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Babylon, NY
West Babylon Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for West Babylon Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 363054004106
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Babylon Senior High School earns 52/100 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 West Babylon · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Babylon 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, West Babylon Senior High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in West Babylon, NY.
School address
District: West Babylon Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363054004106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
West Babylon Senior High School held near 1,255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 107.6 → 97.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 363054004106 · West Babylon, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,228 enr · 11.5:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: West Babylon Junior High School (817 students)
West Babylon Senior High School held near 1,255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 107.6 → 97.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
West Babylon Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Babylon Senior High School
1,228 students
- West Babylon J
West Babylon Junior High School
817 students
- Santapogue Sch 356
Santapogue School
356 students
- John F Kennedy 348
John F Kennedy School
348 students
- South Bay Scho 288
South Bay School
288 students
- Tooker Avenue 282
Tooker Avenue School
282 students
What this shows West Babylon Senior High School reports 1,228 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Babylon Senior High School compares
West Babylon 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 40% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,228 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,228
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$33,403
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
African American 11.8%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, West Babylon Senior High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for West Babylon Union Free School District reports $33,403 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Babylon Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Babylon Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santapogue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Bay School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tooker Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Babylon Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,228 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Babylon Senior High School
How many students attend West Babylon Senior High School?
West Babylon Senior High School has 1,228 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Babylon, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,247 (2022-23) → 1,255 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Babylon Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Babylon Senior High School is 11.5:1, 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 West Babylon Senior High School?
33.9% of students at West Babylon 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 West Babylon Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at West Babylon Senior High School is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in West Babylon, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Babylon Senior High School?
West Babylon Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 West Babylon Senior High School rank among public schools in West Babylon?
By Resource Investment Index, West Babylon Senior High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in West Babylon, 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 West Babylon on the city page.
What other schools are in West Babylon Union Free School District?
Besides West Babylon Senior High School, West Babylon Union Free School District also operates West Babylon Junior High School (817 students), Santapogue School (356 students), and John F Kennedy School (348 students). See the West Babylon Union Free School District district page for the complete list.