- Enrollment
- 1,537
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
High school (grades 9-12) · White Plains, NY
White Plains Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for White Plains Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 363126004188
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Plains Senior High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in White Plains · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
White Plains Senior High School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Plains Senior High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in White Plains, NY.
School address
District: White Plains City School District · New York
NCES ID 363126004188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
White Plains Senior High School held near 2,221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 169.9 → 171.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 363126004188 · White Plains, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,239 enr · 13.2:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: White Plains Middle School (1,537 students)
White Plains Senior High School held near 2,221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 169.9 → 171.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
White Plains Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
White Plains Senior High School
2,239 students
- White Plains M
White Plains Middle School
1,537 students
- Mamaroneck Ave 605
Mamaroneck Avenue School
605 students
- Post Road Scho 605
Post Road School
605 students
- George Washing 602
George Washington School
602 students
- Ridgeway Schoo 597
Ridgeway School
597 students
What this shows White Plains Senior High School reports 2,239 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Plains Senior High School compares
White Plains 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,239 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,239
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$33,404
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
Counselors14.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%
White 18.1%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, White Plains Senior High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
District finance for White Plains City School District reports $33,404 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Plains Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Plains Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mamaroneck Avenue School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Post Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeway School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Plains Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~2,239 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about White Plains Senior High School
How many students attend White Plains Senior High School?
White Plains Senior High School has 2,239 students enrolled. It is a high school in White Plains, NY. CCD year-over-year: 2,220 (2022-23) → 2,221 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Plains Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Plains Senior High School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Plains Senior High School?
50.6% of students at White Plains 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 White Plains Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at White Plains Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment, in White Plains, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Plains Senior High School?
White Plains Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 White Plains Senior High School rank among public schools in White Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, White Plains Senior High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in White Plains, 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 White Plains on the city page.
What other schools are in White Plains City School District?
Besides White Plains Senior High School, White Plains City School District also operates White Plains Middle School (1,537 students), Mamaroneck Avenue School (605 students), and Post Road School (605 students). See the White Plains City School District district page for the complete list.