Enrollment
1,385
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Camillus, NY
West Genesee Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for West Genesee Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 363063004119
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Genesee Senior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Camillus · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Genesee 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 Genesee Senior High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Camillus, NY.
School address
District: West Genesee Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363063004119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Genesee Senior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Genesee Senior High School
West Genesee Senior High School is a large high school in Camillus, New York, enrolling 1,385 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,385 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 203 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 87 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Genesee Central School District spends $20,523 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
West Genesee Central School District also operates Stonehedge Elementary School (759 students) and West Genesee Middle School (724 students) alongside West Genesee Senior 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 West Genesee Senior High School compares
West Genesee Senior 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 54% | 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
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% 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 (what these measure)
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in New York - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$20,523
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors16.0 FTE
Per 87 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 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 81.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, West Genesee Senior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Genesee Central School District, which includes West Genesee Senior High School.
$20,523
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 41.7%
Federal 12.3%
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 West Genesee Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehedge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Genesee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camillus Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Split Rock Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Genesee Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 39.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~1,385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Genesee Senior High School
How many students attend West Genesee Senior High School?
West Genesee Senior High School has 1,385 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camillus, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Genesee Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Genesee Senior High School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Genesee Senior High School?
26.0% of students at West Genesee 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 Genesee Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at West Genesee Senior High School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Camillus, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Genesee Senior High School?
West Genesee Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 West Genesee Senior High School rank among public schools in Camillus?
By Resource Investment Index, West Genesee Senior High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Camillus, 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 Camillus on the city page.
Is West Genesee Senior High School a good school?
West Genesee Senior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. 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 West Genesee Central School District?
Besides West Genesee Senior High School, West Genesee Central School District also operates Stonehedge Elementary School (759 students), West Genesee Middle School (724 students), and Camillus Middle School (693 students). See the West Genesee Central School District district page for the complete list.
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