West Seneca West Senior High School

Summary:

West Seneca West Senior High School is a public high school serving 1,110 students in grades 9-12 in West Seneca, New York, which is part of the West Seneca Central School District. The school has consistently ranked in the top 40% of New York high schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 467 out of 1,242 high schools (37.6%) and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Seneca West Senior High School outperforms the district and state in several key Regents/Common Core exam areas, including Chemistry, Algebra II, English Language Arts, and Global History and Geography. However, the school lags behind in Algebra I and Geometry proficiency. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 84.3% to 90.3% over the past five years, which is generally on par with or slightly below the state average. Notably, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 33.4% to 37.8% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Orchard Park High School significantly outperforms West Seneca West Senior High School across most academic metrics, ranking in the top 7.5% of New York high schools. In contrast, Cheektowaga High School and Lackawanna High School have lower statewide rankings and academic performance compared to West Seneca West Senior High School. The school's relatively high percentage of students (43.1%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch may contribute to its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3330 Seneca St
       West Seneca, NY  14224-2799


(716) 677-3350

District: West Seneca Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
467th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,987 Help


Feeder schools for West Seneca West Senior High School:

Elementary:    Allendale Elementary School
    West Elementary School
    Winchester-Potters Elementary School
Middle:    West Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  1,110

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.8%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.1% Help


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Compare Details West Seneca West Senior High School ranks better than 62.4% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.21. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Seneca West Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.8%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Seneca West Senior High School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Seneca West Senior High School is $15,987.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Seneca West Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Seneca West Senior High School 467th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See West Seneca West Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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West Seneca Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Seneca Central School District 510th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Seneca West Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at West Seneca West Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.41 474th 935 49.3%
2006 62.23 387th 986 60.8%
2007 60.87 437th 1002 56.4%
2008 65.17 338th 1027 67.1%
2009 67.73 268th 1086 75.3%
2010 66.07 325th 1117 70.9%
2011 64.62 377th 1165 67.6%
2012 66.39 391st 1198 67.4%
2013 62.46 508th 1217 58.3%
2014 61.85 447th 1237 63.9%
2015 60.02 461st 1255 63.3%
2016 63.87 353rd 1255 71.9%
2017 61.30 434th 1221 64.5%
2018 59.37 543rd 1210 55.1%
2019 64.38 455th 1207 62.3%
2021 14.98 471st 519 9.2%
2022 65.50 402nd 1190 66.2%
2023 64.19 437th 1228 64.4%
2024 63.21 467th 1242 62.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Seneca West Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.74 96th 157 38.9%
2019 63.59 61st 165 63.0%
2022 19.85 196th 212 7.5%
2023 39.53 180th 272 33.8%
2024 39.47 204th 306 33.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Seneca West Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.01 518th 1095 52.7%
2019 53.76 461st 1132 59.3%
2022 60.37 318th 1038 69.4%
2023 61.29 325th 1130 71.2%
2024 60.84 347th 1144 69.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Seneca West Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.72 560th 1154 51.5%
2019 58.51 455th 1179 61.4%
2021 14.93 273rd 289 5.5%
2022 51.43 519th 1101 52.9%
2023 52.96 503rd 1155 56.5%
2024 53.93 488th 1170 58.3%
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Rank History for Female students at West Seneca West Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.44 460th 1176 60.9%
2019 64.05 458th 1193 61.6%
2021 10.89 271st 290 6.6%
2022 66.07 374th 1155 67.6%
2023 66.70 401st 1197 66.5%
2024 65.86 417th 1219 65.8%
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Rank History for Male students at West Seneca West Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.96 572nd 1176 51.4%
2019 63.36 451st 1190 62.1%
2022 63.47 416th 1154 64.0%
2023 61.60 461st 1191 61.3%
2024 60.68 480th 1211 60.4%
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Rank History for African American students at West Seneca West Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.74 242nd 679 64.4%
2019 61.61 224th 686 67.3%
2022 38.12 353rd 593 40.5%
2023 45.44 320th 671 52.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Seneca West Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.38 196th 791 75.2%
2019 73.57 161st 815 80.2%
2022 54.49 308th 760 59.5%
2023 57.27 304th 851 64.3%
2024 59.61 295th 865 65.9%
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Rank History for White students at West Seneca West Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.03 502nd 765 34.4%
2019 48.96 447th 793 43.6%
2022 50.86 383rd 738 48.1%
2023 48.40 427th 776 45.0%
2024 46.25 455th 781 41.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for West Seneca West Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1433 3 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1442
1990 1228 5 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1243
1991 1091 4 6 5 3 n/a n/a 0 1109
1992 1010 3 10 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1029
1993 1026 3 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 1037
1994 1016 8 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1030
1995 1126 12 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1146
1996 1126 12 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1146
1997 1252 8 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1268
1998 1307 10 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1323
1999 1384 7 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1401
2000 1364 9 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1386
2001 1408 1 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1414
2002 1339 9 6 8 3 n/a n/a 0 1365
2003 1339 9 6 8 3 n/a n/a 0 1365
2004 1338 8 5 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1364
2005 1349 12 10 21 5 n/a n/a 0 1397
2006 1391 13 7 21 5 n/a n/a 0 1437
2007 1414 10 6 20 4 n/a n/a 0 1454
2008 1406 11 11 21 4 n/a n/a 0 1453
2009 1349 14 10 23 6 n/a n/a 4 1406
2010 1309 13 9 25 5 n/a n/a 9 1370
2011 1311 16 11 25 7 0 8 0 1378
2012 1329 20 11 34 5 1 4 0 1404
2013 1272 27 8 32 6 0 11 0 1356
2014 1244 31 7 43 5 0 11 0 1341
2015 1190 26 8 39 4 0 10 0 1277
2016 1115 30 5 32 4 0 16 0 1202
2017 1113 25 9 36 6 0 18 0 1207
2018 1108 33 10 47 8 0 25 0 1231
2019 1108 38 9 55 7 0 30 0 1247
2020 1048 34 10 66 6 0 31 0 1195
2021 1019 34 7 61 3 0 32 0 1156
2022 998 29 9 53 4 0 34 2 1129
2023 963 30 11 59 3 1 43 0 1110

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Seneca West Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1442 91.7 15.7 n/a
1990 1243 88.8 13.9 n/a
1991 1109 73.4 15.1 n/a
1992 1029 71.9 14.3 n/a
1993 1037 71.5 14.5 n/a
1994 1030 64.9 15.9 9.4
1995 1146 73.4 15.6 8.3
1996 1146 73.4 15.6 8.3
1997 1268 78.2 16.2 13.2
1998 1323 82.4 16.1 14.7
1999 1401 82.7 16.9 14.8
2000 1386 89.8 15.4 19.3
2001 1414 94.1 15.0 15.4
2002 1365 93.1 14.7 13.8
2003 1365 93.1 14.7 13.8
2004 1364 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1397 92.8 15.1 15.7
2006 1437 91.0 15.8 21.3
2007 1454 92.1 15.8 25.2
2008 1453 94.2 15.4 21.7
2009 1406 92.8 15.2 26.3
2010 1370 94.0 14.5 29.2
2011 1378 83.6 16.4 24.9
2012 1404 83.9 16.7 24.4
2013 1356 76.9 17.6 23.3
2014 1341 76.5 17.5 20.5
2015 1277 77.0 16.5 31.6
2016 1202 73.0 16.4 32.1
2017 1207 71.2 16.9 33.5
2018 1231 70.0 17.5 36.6
2019 1247 76.5 16.2 36
2020 1195 89.6 13.3 35
2021 1156 88.8 13.0 38.5
2022 1129 88.2 12.7 39.3
2023 1110 91.5 12.1 43.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Seneca West Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1442 91.7 15.7 n/a
1990 1243 88.8 13.9 n/a
1991 1109 73.4 15.1 n/a
1992 1029 71.9 14.3 n/a
1993 1037 71.5 14.5 n/a
1994 1030 64.9 15.9 9.4
1995 1146 73.4 15.6 8.3
1996 1146 73.4 15.6 8.3
1997 1268 78.2 16.2 13.2
1998 1323 82.4 16.1 14.7
1999 1401 82.7 16.9 14.8
2000 1386 89.8 15.4 19.3
2001 1414 94.1 15.0 15.4
2002 1365 93.1 14.7 13.8
2003 1365 93.1 14.7 13.8
2004 1364 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1397 92.8 15.1 15.7
2006 1437 91.0 15.8 21.3
2007 1454 92.1 15.8 25.2
2008 1453 94.2 15.4 21.7
2009 1406 92.8 15.2 26.3
2010 1370 94.0 14.5 29.2
2011 1378 83.6 16.4 24.9
2012 1404 83.9 16.7 24.4
2013 1356 76.9 17.6 23.3
2014 1341 76.5 17.5 20.5
2015 1277 77.0 16.5 31.6
2016 1202 73.0 16.4 32.1
2017 1207 71.2 16.9 33.5
2018 1231 70.0 17.5 36.6
2019 1247 76.5 16.2 36
2020 1195 89.6 13.3 35
2021 1156 88.8 13.0 38.5
2022 1129 88.2 12.7 39.3
2023 1110 91.5 12.1 43.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

West Seneca West Senior High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.6%0.2%0.1%99.7%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.7%99.6%99.7%
201499.9%0.2%0.0%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%
201599.6%0.1%0.2%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201699.7%0.2%0.2%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201798.6%0.3%0.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201898.4%0.3%0.1%99.9%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.7%
201999.1%0.0%0.0%99.9%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.9%99.8%99.6%
202099.7%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.7%99.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Seneca West Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $34 (0.3%) $11,550 (99.7%) $11,584
2020 $288 (2.2%) $12,916 (97.8%) $13,203
2021 $00 (0.0%) $13,704 (100.0%) $13,704
2022 $396 (2.6%) $15,008 (97.4%) $15,404
2023 $1,170 (7.3%) $14,817 (92.7%) $15,987

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Seneca West Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 455th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 437th of 1228 High schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (West Seneca West Senior High School)80.769.6
 11.1%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (West Seneca Central School District)84.675.8
 8.9%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (West Seneca West Senior High School)72.685.2
 12.6%
   End of Course Chemistry (West Seneca Central School District)76.180.1
 4%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (West Seneca West Senior High School)95.796.1
 0.5%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (West Seneca Central School District)96.695.4
 1.3%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (West Seneca West Senior High School)8980.2
 8.8%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (West Seneca Central School District)87.778.9
 8.8%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (West Seneca West Senior High School)82.365.9
 16.3%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (West Seneca Central School District)80.871.5
 9.3%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (West Seneca West Senior High School)71.468.2
 3.3%
   End of Course Earth Science (West Seneca Central School District)76.572.5
 4%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (West Seneca West Senior High School)84.474.2
 10.1%
   End of Course Living Environment (West Seneca Central School District)83.574
 9.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (West Seneca West Senior High School)71.182.1
 11%
   End of Course Physics (West Seneca Central School District)68.170.2
 2.1%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (West Seneca West Senior High School)88.183.8
 4.3%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (West Seneca Central School District)84.283.8
 0.4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12471110
 11%
African American3830
 21.1%
American Indian73
 57.1%
Asian911
 22.2%
Hispanic5559
 7.3%
Pacific Islander01
White1108963
 13.1%
Two or More Races3043
 43.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36%43.1%
 7.1%


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West Seneca West Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Allendale Elementary School
Elementary : West Elementary School
Elementary : Winchester-Potters Elementary School
Middle : West Middle School

West Seneca West Senior High School ranks 467th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at West Seneca West Senior High School are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,110 students attended West Seneca West Senior High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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