Excellent
#743 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 16% in state
Sweet Home Senior High School
High School · SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
1901 SWEET HOME RD, Amherst, NY 14228
Enrollment
1,091
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
8.0
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,091
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
8.0
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#743 of 4,742
In Amherst
#2 of 9
public schools
In district
#1 of 6
SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Academic performance
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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About Sweet Home Senior High School
Sweet Home Senior High School is a public high school in Amherst, NY, part of SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Sweet Home Senior High School serves approximately 1,091 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Sweet Home Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #743 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Sweet Home Senior High School show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
34% of students at Sweet Home Senior High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Sweet Home Senior High School — Students at Sweet Home Senior High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.6/10.
How Sweet Home Senior High School Compares
See how Sweet Home Senior High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1901 SWEET HOME RD, Amherst, NY 14228
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sweet Home Senior High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. AMHERST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 3.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, KENMORE EAST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Tonawanda), a more accessible option. For more schools in Amherst, see our Amherst schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WILLOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Amherst | 0.6 mi | 4.3 |
| JEWISH HERITAGE DAY SCHOOL/OHR TEMIMIM Amherst | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| HERITAGE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Amherst | 1.2 mi | 5.1 |
| SWEET HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL Amherst | 1.4 mi | 5.6 |
| AUTISM SERVICES Amherst | 1.5 mi | 5.4 |
| GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tonawanda | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| MAPLEMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Amherst | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| ST CHRISTOPHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tonawanda | 1.8 mi | 5.7 |
| HEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Williamsville | 1.8 mi | 6.3 |
| HEIM MIDDLE SCHOOL Williamsville | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| KENMORE EAST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Tonawanda | 2.3 mi | 5.7 |
| ST BENEDICT SCHOOL Amherst | 3.2 mi | 6.3 |
| MAPLE WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Williamsville | 2.5 mi | 7.4 |
| SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL Amherst | 3.1 mi | 6.9 |
| AMHERST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Amherst | 3.3 mi | 8.2 |
| WINDERMERE BLVD SCHOOL Amherst | 3.3 mi | 5.4 |
| BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Buffalo | 3.1 mi | 4.9 |
| BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo | 3.2 mi | 3.7 |
| THOMAS A EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tonawanda | 2.9 mi | 5.4 |
| AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL Amherst | 3.8 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14228 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,426
Median Home Value
$246,100
Median Rent
$1,264/mo
Population
24,345
College Educated
48.8%
Homeownership
54.1%
Avg Commute
20.1 min
Poverty Rate
16%
Median Age
33.5
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| ACADEMY OF FINANCE AND ENTERPRISE Long Island City, NY | 8.0 |
| AVERILL PARK HIGH SCHOOL Averill Park, NY | 8.0 |
| BABYLON JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Babylon, NY | 8.0 |
| DEER PARK HIGH SCHOOL Deer Park, NY | 8.0 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL Long Island City, NY | 8.0 |
| MASPETH HIGH SCHOOL Elmhurst, NY | 8.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sweet Home Senior High School
What grades does Sweet Home Senior High School serve?
Sweet Home Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sweet Home Senior High School?
Sweet Home Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,091 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweet Home Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweet Home Senior High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sweet Home Senior High School rank in NY?
Sweet Home Senior High School ranks #743 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Sweet Home Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sweet Home Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Sweet Home Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sweet Home Senior High School has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Sweet Home Senior High School a charter school?
No, Sweet Home Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sweet Home Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Sweet Home Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sweet Home Senior High School?
45.4% of students at Sweet Home 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 45.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (716) 250-1203
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
Resources & Links
District
SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 3,684
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $25,505
- District Rank
- #1 of 6
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