Batavia High School in Batavia, NY

At a glance

Reported students

646

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

58.39

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New York high enrollment

67th percentile

Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

552

Batavia High School: 646 reported students.

State peer staffing position

55th percentile

11.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 628
Teachers (FTE): 64
Student–teacher ratio: 9.8:1

What the reported data says about Batavia High School

Batavia High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Batavia. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Batavia City School District. NCES reports 646 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, close to the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68%) and Black (15%). English learners represent 2.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Batavia High School

1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 58.39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.7%
Students with disabilities: 14.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 50.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White68%
Hispanic10.5%
Black15%
Asian1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

9 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Batavia Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–08

605 reported students

John Kennedy School

Elementary · Grades 01–04

499 reported students

Jackson School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

397 reported students

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Public schools near Batavia High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
New York State School for the Blind Other · New York State School for the Blind	KG–12	51	0.5 mi
John Kennedy School Elementary · Batavia City School District	01–04	499	0.7 mi
Batavia Middle School Middle · Batavia City School District	05–08	605	1 mi
Elba Junior-Senior High School High · Elba Central School District	07–12	185	4.3 mi
Oakfield-Alabama Middle School High School High · Oakfield-Alabama Central School District	06–12	360	6.5 mi
Alexander Middle School-High School High · Alexander Central School District	06–12	403	8.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Batavia High School

What grades does Batavia High School serve?

Batavia High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Batavia City School District.

How many students attend Batavia High School?

Batavia High School reported 646 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 628 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Batavia High School?

The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 646 students and 58.39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Batavia High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Batavia High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Batavia City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Batavia High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

50.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Batavia High School in?

Batavia High School is part of Batavia City School District, based in Batavia, NY, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Batavia High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New York State School for the Blind (0.5 mi), John Kennedy School (0.7 mi), Batavia Middle School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.