Westhill Central School District

400 Walberta Rd
Syracuse, NY 13219-2214
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,180 students in Westhill Central School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in New York.
Public Elementary Schools in Westhill Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,702 Schools
# Students
1,732 Students
1,750,092 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
153,310 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Westhill Central School District, which is ranked #324 of all 1,015 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#321 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Westhill Central   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westhill Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westhill Central   School District 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.
84%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westhill Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Westhill Central   School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.73
# American Indian Students
5 Students
14,013 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
175,821 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
531,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
30%
# Black Students
129 Students
278,768 Students
% Black Students
8%
16%
# White Students
1,362 Students
682,836 Students
% White Students
79%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
3,810 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
110 Students
63,556 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,112
# Students in K Grade:
138
169,096
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
134
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
128
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
161
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
150
161,270
# Students in 8th Grade:
123
161,773
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
24,993
# Students in 10th Grade:
129
23,859
# Students in 11th Grade:
137
21,596
# Students in 12th Grade:
150
21,027
# Ungraded Students:
3
25,375

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,777 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,072 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Westhill Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$38 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart displays total spending of Westhill Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,777
$31,307
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Westhill Central   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,072
$32,183
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Westhill Central   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Westhill Central School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Onondaga Hill Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4860 Onondaga Rd
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 426-3400
Grades: 5-8
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Cherry Road Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Cherry Rd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3300
Grades: 2-4
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 Walberta Rd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3200
Grades: K-1
| 248 students

Recent Articles

What Is A Charter School?
What Is A Charter School?
Explore the world of charter schools in this comprehensive guide. Learn about their history, how they operate, and the pros and cons of this educational innovation. Discover key facts about charter schools, including admission policies, demographics, and funding, as well as what to look for when considering a charter school for your child.
10 Reasons Why High School Sports Benefit Students
10 Reasons Why High School Sports Benefit Students
Discover the 10 compelling reasons why high school sports are beneficial for students. This comprehensive article explores how athletics enhance academic performance, foster personal growth, and develop crucial life skills. From improved fitness and time management to leadership development and community representation, learn why participating in high school sports can be a game-changer for students' overall success and well-being.
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and Evolution
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,732 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Quick Links