Westhill High School vs. West Genesee Senior High School
Should you attend Westhill 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
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
West Genesee Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 552 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 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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
552 students
1,387 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
111 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#78 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#899 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
98%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
≥50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
86%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
134
353
Grade 10 Students
129
351
Grade 11 Students
137
341
Grade 12 Students
150
336
Ungraded Students
2
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
81%
83%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
