Letchworth Senior High School

5550 School Rd
Gainesville, NY 14066
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 263 students in grades 9-12, Letchworth Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Letchworth Senior High School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Letchworth Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Letchworth Senior High School is 0.08, 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)
#192 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Letchworth Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Letchworth Senior 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.
≥90%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Letchworth Senior 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.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Letchworth Senior 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
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
2%
30%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
96%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Letchworth Senior 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
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Letchworth Senior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Letchworth Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Letchworth Senior 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
35%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Letchworth Senior 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
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Letchworth Senior 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Letchworth Senior High School's ranking?
Letchworth Senior High School is ranked #192 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Letchworth Senior High School often compared to?
Letchworth Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warsaw Senior High School, Perry Junior-senior High School, Attica Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Letchworth Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Letchworth Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Letchworth Senior High School?
263 students attend Letchworth Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Letchworth Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Letchworth Senior High School?
Letchworth Senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Letchworth Senior High School offer ?
Letchworth Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Letchworth Senior High School part of?
Letchworth Senior High School is part of Letchworth Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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