- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wyandanch, NY
Wyandanch Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for Wyandanch Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 363180004237
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wyandanch Memorial High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Wyandanch · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for New York
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wyandanch Memorial High School has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wyandanch Memorial High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Wyandanch, NY.
School address
District: Wyandanch Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363180004237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Wyandanch Memorial High School held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 58.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 363180004237 · Wyandanch, NY High · MID · TRAD
850 enr · 17.7:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Milton L Olive Middle School (546 students)
Wyandanch Memorial High School held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 58.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Wyandanch Memorial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wyandanch Memorial High School
850 students
- Milton L Olive
Milton L Olive Middle School
546 students
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Elementary School
538 students
- Lafrancis Hard
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School
538 students
What this shows Wyandanch Memorial High School reports 850 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wyandanch Memorial High School compares
Wyandanch Memorial 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 50% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,258
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.9%
African American 32.4%
White 0.6%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Wyandanch Memorial High School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Wyandanch Union Free School District reports $29,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wyandanch Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton L Olive Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wyandanch Memorial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~850 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wyandanch Memorial High School
How many students attend Wyandanch Memorial High School?
Wyandanch Memorial High School has 850 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wyandanch, NY. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 829 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wyandanch Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wyandanch Memorial High School is 17.7:1, which is 50% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wyandanch Memorial High School?
86.5% of students at Wyandanch Memorial High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wyandanch Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at Wyandanch Memorial High School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment, in Wyandanch, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wyandanch Memorial High School?
Wyandanch Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Wyandanch Memorial High School rank among public schools in Wyandanch?
By Resource Investment Index, Wyandanch Memorial High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Wyandanch, 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 Wyandanch on the city page.
What other schools are in Wyandanch Union Free School District?
Besides Wyandanch Memorial High School, Wyandanch Union Free School District also operates Milton L Olive Middle School (546 students), Martin Luther King Elementary School (538 students), and Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School (538 students). See the Wyandanch Union Free School District district page for the complete list.