Niagara Falls High School vs. Barker Junior/senior High School
Should you attend Niagara Falls High School or Barker Junior/senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Niagara Falls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Barker Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 2,139 students in grades 9-12, Niagara Falls High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 292 students in grades 7-12, Barker Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
2,139 students
292 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1481 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1757 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
85-89%
Graduation Rate
77%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
52
Grade 8 Students
-
50
Grade 9 Students
547
51
Grade 10 Students
527
55
Grade 11 Students
488
38
Grade 12 Students
543
46
Ungraded Students
34
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
10%
% Black
34%
n/a
% White
37%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
