Serving 481 students in grades 8-12, Salamanca High 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 35-39% (which is lower 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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salamanca High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Salamanca High School's student population of 481 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salamanca High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salamanca High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2410 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
39%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salamanca High School's ranking?
Salamanca High School is ranked #2410 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Salamanca High School often compared to?
Salamanca High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allegany-limestone Middle-high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salamanca High School?
The graduation rate of Salamanca High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Salamanca High School?
481 students attend Salamanca High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Salamanca High School students are White, 39% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salamanca High School?
Salamanca High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Salamanca High School offer ?
Salamanca High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salamanca High School part of?
Salamanca High School is part of Salamanca City School District.
School Reviews
5 8/9/2019
This school is great don't let the old test grade fool you. the school is doing a lot better than before.
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