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Public high school · Williamsville Central School District · Williamsville, New York

Williamsville South High School

Williamsville South High School rates 7.0, right at the middle of Williamsville Central School District's high schools, whose rated median is 7.4.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.0this school

7.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Williamsville Central School District median is 7.4.

#1,892 of 4,744 schools in New York · Williamsville Central School District: 3 high schools rated, median 7.4

The brief

A Williamsville Central School District high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,892 of 4,744 schools in New York and 6 of 13 in Williamsville Central School District.

Williamsville South High School is listed in Williamsville Central School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math98%214 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Reading77%88 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 88% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).2021 EdFacts; 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.1
25% of the rating
Academics
9.1
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 97% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

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 14221; 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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Williamsville South High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$101,275
Median home value
$298,500
Median rent
$1,560/mo
College educated
57%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
6.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
56
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
44
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
2,401/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
40.1% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
26.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and six rate higher than Williamsville South High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Williamsville South High School serve?

Williamsville South High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Williamsville South High School?

Williamsville South High School has an enrollment of approximately 823 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsville South High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Williamsville South High School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Williamsville South High School rank in NY?

Williamsville South High School ranks #1,892 of 4,744 schools in NY.

What is Williamsville South High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Williamsville South High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Williamsville South High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Williamsville South High School has 97% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Williamsville South High School a charter school?

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

Is Williamsville South High School a Title I school?

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

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

26.9% of students at Williamsville South 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
823
Student-teacher ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Erie County
4-year graduation
94.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#6 of 13
Schools in district
13
District spending per student
$19,892
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 14221)
55,153
Area average commute
19.4 min
Area median age
47.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.