Excellent
#636 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 13% in state
Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School
High School · Niagara-wheatfield Central School District · Sanborn, NY
A Niagara-wheatfield Central School District high school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2292 SAUNDERS STLMNT RD, Sanborn, NY 14132
- Math 95% proficient (2021)
- Reading 97% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 96% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 95% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Niagara-wheatfield 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average256/100K
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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
$102,244
Median home value
$259,000
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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-wheatfield Central School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $25,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School is listed in NIAGARA-WHEATFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School
Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School is a public high school in Sanborn, NY, part of Niagara-wheatfield Central School District, serving approximately 1,058 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #636 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School
What grades does Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School serve?
Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School?
Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,058 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School rank in NY?
Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School ranks #636 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Niagara-wheatfield 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 Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School a charter school?
No, Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School?
51.6% of students at Niagara-wheatfield 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Niagara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (716) 215-3100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 14132)
- 6,432
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
Official sources & links
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 14132; 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
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