For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,931 students in Dunkirk City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Dunkirk City School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,931 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Dunkirk City School District, which is ranked #925 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#928 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
78%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,130 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
59%
29%
# Black Students
68 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
646 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
33%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
125
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
142
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
147
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
132
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
155
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
154
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
130
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
163
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
143
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
123
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
138
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
21
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,150 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,035 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,150
$31,353
Spending / Student
$24,035
$32,230
Best Dunkirk City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunkirk Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 W 6th St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: 7-12
| 882 students
Rank: #22.
School 5
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Brigham Rd
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: K-2
| 140 students
Rank: #33.
Dunkirk Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Eagle St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: 3-6
| 588 students
Rank: #44.
School 3
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
742 Lamphere St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: PK-2
| 147 students
Rank: #55.
School 7
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
348 Lake Shore Dr E
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: K-3
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunkirk City School District?
Dunkirk City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,931 students.
What is the rank of Dunkirk City School District?
Dunkirk City School District is ranked #925 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunkirk City School District?
59% of Dunkirk City School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunkirk City School District?
Dunkirk City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Dunkirk City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,035 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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