Depew High School

5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 560 students in grades 9-12, Depew High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Depew High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Depew High School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Depew High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Depew High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#408 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Depew High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Depew High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Depew High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Depew High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Depew High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Depew High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Depew High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Depew High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Depew High School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Depew High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Depew High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Depew High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Depew High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Depew High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Depew High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Depew High School's ranking?
Depew High School is ranked #408 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Depew High School often compared to?
Depew High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lancaster High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Depew High School?
The graduation rate of Depew High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Depew High School?
560 students attend Depew High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Depew High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Depew High School?
Depew High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Depew High School offer ?
Depew High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Depew High School part of?
Depew High School is part of Depew Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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