- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Syracuse, NY
Westhill High School
Federal NCES profile for Westhill High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360732000524
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westhill High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 7
- high schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Westhill High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westhill High School ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Westhill Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360732000524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Westhill High School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360732000524 · Syracuse, NY High · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 10.3:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Onondaga Hill Middle School (575 students)
Westhill High School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Westhill High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Onondaga Hill
Onondaga Hill Middle School
575 students
- This school
Westhill High School
525 students
- Cherry Road El
Cherry Road Elementary School
358 students
- Walberta Park
Walberta Park Primary School
256 students
What this shows Westhill High School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westhill High School compares
Westhill 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 60% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,028
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 88 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
African American 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Westhill High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Westhill Central School District reports $22,028 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westhill High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onondaga Hill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherry Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walberta Park Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westhill High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westhill High School
How many students attend Westhill High School?
Westhill High School has 525 students enrolled. It is a high school in Syracuse, NY. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westhill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westhill High School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Westhill High School?
22.5% of students at Westhill High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westhill High School?
The largest demographic group at Westhill High School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westhill High School?
Westhill High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Westhill High School rank among high schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Westhill High School ranks #1 of 7 high schools in Syracuse, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Syracuse on the city page.
What other schools are in Westhill Central School District?
Besides Westhill High School, Westhill Central School District also operates Onondaga Hill Middle School (575 students), Cherry Road Elementary School (358 students), and Walberta Park Primary School (256 students). See the Westhill Central School District district page for the complete list.