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NIAGARA FALLS HIGH SCHOOL

Grades 09–12 · NIAGARA FALLS, NY · NCES 362082004834

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4455 PORTER RD · NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14305

At a glance

Reported students

2,034

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

132.7

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

New York high enrollment

96th percentile

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

District median enrollment

476

NIAGARA FALLS HIGH SCHOOL: 2,034 reported students.

State peer staffing position

95th percentile

15.3:1 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
2,071
Teachers (FTE)
135
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1

What the reported data says about NIAGARA FALLS HIGH SCHOOL

NIAGARA FALLS HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in NIAGARA FALLS. It is one of 11 current school records connected to NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. NCES reports 2,034 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 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, 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 Black (35.3%) and White (34.3%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 10 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking NIAGARA FALLS HIGH SCHOOL

  1. 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 132.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 12 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
1.4%
Students with disabilities
20.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch
75.8%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
12
Nurses (FTE)
2
Psychologists (FTE)
2
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

  • White34.3%
  • Hispanic9.2%
  • Black35.3%
  • Asian3.6%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial16%

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

10 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as 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.

Other schools in NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

HARRY F ABATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary · Grades 01–06

650 reported students

LASALLE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Middle · Grades 07–08

539 reported students

CATARACT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elementary · Grades PK–06

496 reported students

HYDE PARK SCHOOL

Elementary · Grades PK–06

476 reported students

BLONEVA BOND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Elementary · Grades PK–03

476 reported students

GASKILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Middle · Grades 07–08

447 reported students

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