Serving 528 students in grades 9-12, Lackawanna High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lackawanna High School's student population of 528 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lackawanna High School is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
17%
16%
White
68%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lackawanna High School?
The graduation rate of Lackawanna High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Lackawanna High School?
528 students attend Lackawanna High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lackawanna High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lackawanna High School?
Lackawanna High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lackawanna High School offer ?
Lackawanna High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lackawanna High School part of?
Lackawanna High School is part of Lackawanna City School District.
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