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Niagara Falls High School

High School · Niagara Falls City School District · Niagara Falls, NY

A Niagara Falls City School District high school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4455 PORTER RD, Niagara Falls, NY 14305

  • Math 75% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 92% proficient (2021)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency84% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+39.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness3.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation14.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$23,705
Chronic Absenteeism72.4%

Students at Niagara Falls High School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 84% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
29%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
93%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 91% (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

71.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Niagara Falls 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,326/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Niagara Falls), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$49,588

Median home value

$109,200

Median rent

$798/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

60.9%

Poverty rate

25%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
14 boys'·13 girls'·58 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 verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Niagara Falls City School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#1 of 11
District spending per student
$23,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Niagara Falls High School is listed in NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Niagara Falls High School

Niagara Falls High School is a public high school in Niagara Falls, NY, part of Niagara Falls City School District, serving approximately 2,142 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,677 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Niagara Falls High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Niagara Falls High School is a public high school located at 4455 Porter Road in Niagara Falls, New York 2. It serves as the city's only public high school, established through the merger of the original Niagara Falls High School and the former LaSalle Senior High School 2. The facility was dedicated on September 1, 2000, and opened for students on September 6, 2000 2. The school operates under the Niagara Falls City School District, which is led by Superintendent Mark Laurrie 1. The district website provides resources for parents, staff, and students, including board meeting schedules and policy documents such as those regarding internet device use and building temperatures 1. As of the available data, the school's graduation rate stands at 71%, which is slightly below the state average 2.
Sources (2)
  1. www.nfschools.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Niagara Falls High School

What grades does Niagara Falls High School serve?

Niagara Falls High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Niagara Falls High School?

Niagara Falls High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,142 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Niagara Falls High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Niagara Falls High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Niagara Falls High School rank in NY?

Niagara Falls High School ranks #2,677 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Niagara Falls High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Niagara Falls High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Niagara Falls High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Niagara Falls High School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Niagara Falls High School a charter school?

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

Is Niagara Falls High School a Title I school?

No, Niagara Falls High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Niagara Falls High School?

71.4% of students at Niagara Falls 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,142
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
136
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Niagara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.4%
Phone
(716) 278-5800
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 14305)
16,433
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
34.7

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 14305; 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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