Johnstown High School in Johnstown, NY

At a glance

Reported students

554

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

08–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New York high enrollment

60th percentile

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

District median enrollment

318.5

Johnstown High School: 554 reported students.

State peer staffing position

67th percentile

11.8:1 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: 715
Teachers (FTE): 57
Student–teacher ratio: 12.5:1

What the reported data says about Johnstown High School

Johnstown High School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Johnstown. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Johnstown City School District. NCES reports 554 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 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, 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 (89.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. 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 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Johnstown High School

1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 47 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 3 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

Students with disabilities: 13.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 51.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White89.2%
Hispanic6.1%
Black1.3%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial2.7%

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

5 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.

Knox Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–07

341 reported students

Warren Street School

Elementary · Grades 02–05

296 reported students

Pleasant Avenue School

Elementary · Grades PK–01

259 reported students

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Public schools near Johnstown 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
Warren Street School Elementary · Johnstown City School District	02–05	296	0.2 mi
Pleasant Avenue School Elementary · Johnstown City School District	PK–01	259	1 mi
Knox Middle School Middle · Johnstown City School District	05–07	341	1 mi
Gloversville High School High · Gloversville City School District	09–12	669	3.2 mi
Fonda-Fultonville Senior High School High · Fonda-Fultonville Central School District	09–12	349	3.6 mi
Mayfield Jr/Sr High School High · Mayfield Central School District	07–12	379	8.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Johnstown High School

What grades does Johnstown High School serve?

Johnstown High School reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Johnstown City School District.

How many students attend Johnstown High School?

Johnstown High School reported 554 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 715 students.

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

The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 554 students and 47 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 Johnstown High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

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

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

51.6% 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 Johnstown High School in?

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

What public schools are near Johnstown High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Warren Street School (0.2 mi), Pleasant Avenue School (1 mi), Knox Middle School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.