Hamburg High School in Hamburg, NY

At a glance

Reported students

979

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

74.4

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New York high enrollment

80th percentile

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

District median enrollment

522.5

Hamburg High School: 979 reported students.

State peer staffing position

83rd percentile

13.2:1 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: 1,041
Teachers (FTE): 92
Student–teacher ratio: 11.3:1

What the reported data says about Hamburg High School

Hamburg High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Hamburg. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Hamburg Central School District. NCES reports 979 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 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, above 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 (91.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%). English learners represent 0.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. 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 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Hamburg High School

1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 74.4 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 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.1%
Students with disabilities: 11%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 24.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 5
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 2

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White91.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Black1.3%
Asian1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial2.3%

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

13 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.

Hamburg Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

741 reported students

Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

663 reported students

Charlotte Avenue Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

382 reported students

Armor Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

332 reported students

Boston Valley Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

212 reported students

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Public schools near Hamburg 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
Frontier Senior High School High · Frontier Central School District	09–12	1,293	2.7 mi
Eden Middle & High School High · Eden Central School District	06–12	652	5.1 mi
Orchard Park High School High · Orchard Park Central School District	09–12	1,367	6 mi
Lackawanna High School High · Lackawanna City School District	09–12	670	6.4 mi
Western New York Maritime Charter School High · Charter · Western New York Maritime Charter School	05–12	392	7.7 mi
West Seneca West Senior High School High · West Seneca Central School District	09–12	1,069	7.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Hamburg High School

What grades does Hamburg High School serve?

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

How many students attend Hamburg High School?

Hamburg High School reported 979 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,041 students.

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

The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 979 students and 74.4 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 Hamburg High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

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

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

24.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Hamburg High School in?

Hamburg High School is part of Hamburg Central School District, based in Hamburg, NY, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Hamburg High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Frontier Senior High School (2.7 mi), Eden Middle & High School (5.1 mi), Orchard Park High School (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.