Below Average
#4092 of 4,742 schools in NY
Wellsville Secondary School
High School · Wellsville Central School District · Wellsville, NY
A Wellsville Central School District high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
126 W STATE ST, Wellsville, NY 14895
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wellsville Secondary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 31 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wellsville Secondary 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,063
Median home value
$93,800
Median rent
$645/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14895; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scio Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 281 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wellsville Central School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,954NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wellsville Secondary School is listed in WELLSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wellsville Secondary School
Wellsville Secondary School is a public high school in Wellsville, NY, part of Wellsville Central School District, serving approximately 653 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,092 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wellsville Secondary School
What grades does Wellsville Secondary School serve?
Wellsville Secondary School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Wellsville Secondary School?
Wellsville Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 653 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellsville Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellsville Secondary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wellsville Secondary School rank in NY?
Wellsville Secondary School ranks #4,092 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Wellsville Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wellsville Secondary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Wellsville Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wellsville Secondary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wellsville Secondary School a charter school?
No, Wellsville Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wellsville Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Wellsville Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wellsville Secondary School?
42.0% of students at Wellsville Secondary 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 653
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Allegany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (585) 596-2182
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 14895)
- 9,117
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 14895; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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