Solvay High School vs. West Genesee Senior High School
Should you attend Solvay High School or West Genesee 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
Solvay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
West Genesee Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 458 students in grades 9-12, Solvay High School ranks in the top 20% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than 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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,357 students in grades 9-12, West Genesee Senior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
458 students
1,357 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
109 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#517 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#899 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
98%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
≥50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
86%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
113
342
Grade 10 Students
117
352
Grade 11 Students
111
333
Grade 12 Students
109
322
Ungraded Students
8
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
4%
% Black
8%
4%
% White
70%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
