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#945 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 20% in state

West Seneca West Senior High School

High School · West Seneca Central School District · West Seneca, NY

A West Seneca Central School District high school where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3330 SENECA ST, West Seneca, NY 14224

  • Math 96% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 95% proficient (2021)
  • 93.0% 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-0.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency96% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency96% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+40.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation18.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$22,651
Chronic Absenteeism35.6%

Students at West Seneca West Senior High School score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency96%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency95%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 96% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2015
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2017
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2018
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2019
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2020*
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2021*
Math
96%
ELA
95%

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 score

Free/reduced lunch

40.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Seneca West 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low64/100K

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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

$76,250

Median home value

$219,800

Median rent

$1,077/mo

College educated

33.5%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
18.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
2 boys'·4 girls'·41 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Center Road Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.7 mi9Compare →
Erie 1 BocesEnrollment path unverified5.7K–121.4 mi503Compare →
Lackawanna High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–121.8 mi645Compare →
Global Concepts Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–122.1 mi858Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

West Seneca Central School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#1 of 9
District spending per student
$22,651NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Seneca West Senior High School is listed in WEST SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Seneca West Senior High School

West Seneca West Senior High School is a public high school in West Seneca, NY, part of West Seneca Central School District, serving approximately 1,116 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #945 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 West Seneca West Senior High School

What grades does West Seneca West Senior High School serve?

West Seneca West Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West Seneca West Senior High School?

West Seneca West Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,116 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Seneca West Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Seneca West Senior High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Seneca West Senior High School rank in NY?

West Seneca West Senior High School ranks #945 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is West Seneca West Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Seneca West Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 West Seneca West Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Seneca West Senior High School has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is West Seneca West Senior High School a charter school?

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

Is West Seneca West Senior High School a Title I school?

No, West Seneca West Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Seneca West Senior High School?

40.8% of students at West Seneca West 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
1,116
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Erie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.6%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 14224)
41,101
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
45
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 14224; 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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