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#635 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 13% in state

Newfane Senior High School

High School · Newfane Central School District · Newfane, NY

A Newfane Central School District high school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1 PANTHER DR, Newfane, NY 14108

  • Math 92% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 92% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+37.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation26.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$27,754
Chronic Absenteeism38.7%

Students at Newfane Senior High School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 92% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Newfane Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average256/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,977

Median home value

$146,100

Median rent

$853/mo

College educated

26.9%

Homeownership

83.3%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
26.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
9 boys'·11 girls'·39 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Newfane Central School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$27,754NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Newfane Senior High School is listed in NEWFANE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Newfane Senior High School

Newfane Senior High School is a public high school in Newfane, NY, part of Newfane Central School District, serving approximately 388 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #635 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newfane Senior High School

What grades does Newfane Senior High School serve?

Newfane Senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Newfane Senior High School?

Newfane Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newfane Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Newfane Senior High School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Newfane Senior High School rank in NY?

Newfane Senior High School ranks #635 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Newfane Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Newfane Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Newfane Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newfane Senior High School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Newfane Senior High School a charter school?

No, Newfane Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Newfane Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Newfane Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newfane Senior High School?

41.8% of students at Newfane Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
388
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Niagara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.7%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 14108)
5,301
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
45.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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