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#567 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 12% in state

Thomas High School

High School · Webster Central School District · Webster, NY

A Webster Central School District high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

800 FIVE MILE LINE RD, Webster, NY 14580

  • Math 98% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency98% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation34.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$22,913
Chronic Absenteeism20.1%

Students at Thomas High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency98%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 80% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2016
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2018
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2019
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2020*
Math
98%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
98%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 92% (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

29%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Thomas 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 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average352/100K

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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

$95,499

Median home value

$253,000

Median rent

$1,387/mo

College educated

45.3%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14580; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
34.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
14 boys'·13 girls'·64 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Webster-schroeder High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.59–121.1 mi1,317Compare →
Hillside Childrens Center HalpernPrivate · tuition7.1private7–121.9 mi60Compare →
Eastridge Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.89–124.2 mi884Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Webster Central School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#2 of 11
District spending per student
$22,913NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Thomas High School

Thomas High School is a public high school in Webster, NY, part of Webster Central School District, serving approximately 1,234 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #567 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thomas High School

What grades does Thomas High School serve?

Thomas High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Thomas High School?

Thomas High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,234 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Thomas High School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thomas High School rank in NY?

Thomas High School ranks #567 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Thomas High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thomas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Thomas High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas High School has 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Thomas High School a charter school?

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

Is Thomas High School a Title I school?

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

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

29.0% of students at Thomas 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
1,234
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
110
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.1%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 14580)
54,466
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
45.7
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 14580; 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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