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 451 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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,387 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 Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
451 students
1,387 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
111 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
109
353
Grade 10 Students
113
351
Grade 11 Students
111
341
Grade 12 Students
111
336
Ungraded Students
7
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
5%
% Black
10%
3%
% White
68%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
