Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School vs. Westhill High School
Should you attend Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School or Westhill 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
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Westhill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,003 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 550 students in grades 9-12, Westhill High School ranks in the top 5% 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
9-12
Total Students
1,003 students
550 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3480 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#78 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
≥95%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
≥90%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
90-94%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
78
-
Grade 1 Students
82
-
Grade 2 Students
80
-
Grade 3 Students
74
-
Grade 4 Students
77
-
Grade 5 Students
80
-
Grade 6 Students
80
-
Grade 7 Students
79
-
Grade 8 Students
72
-
Grade 9 Students
92
126
Grade 10 Students
77
138
Grade 11 Students
69
150
Grade 12 Students
63
134
Ungraded Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
16%
5%
% Black
61%
4%
% White
16%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
