Serving 811 students in grades 9-12, West Seneca East 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 ≥95% (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 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 811 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Seneca East Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
West Seneca East Senior High School's student population of 811 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
811 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Seneca East Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Seneca East Senior High School is 0.32, 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
#911 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
82%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Seneca East Senior High School's ranking?
West Seneca East Senior High School is ranked #911 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are West Seneca East Senior High School often compared to?
West Seneca East Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Seneca West Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Seneca East Senior High School?
The graduation rate of West Seneca East Senior High School is 88%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Seneca East Senior High School?
811 students attend West Seneca East Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of West Seneca East Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Seneca East Senior High School?
West Seneca East Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Seneca East Senior High School offer ?
West Seneca East Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Seneca East Senior High School part of?
West Seneca East Senior High School is part of West Seneca Central School District.
School Reviews
4 8/12/2019
I have one son at West Seneca East now and another that will enter next year. The school offers many programs for him to flourish in from service-driven pursuits to athletics, to one of the highest level music programs in the state. He takes part in all of these things which doesn't leave a lot of free time but provides him with exactly what teenagers need: the ability to discover who they are at a formative age. Culturally I wish the setting was a bit more diversified, but I guess you can't have everything.
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