Kenmore East Senior High School

350 Fries Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,107 students in grades 8-12, Kenmore East Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,107 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kenmore East Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Kenmore East Senior High School's student population of 1,107 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,107 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
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School Rankings

Kenmore East Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenmore East Senior High School is 0.43, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#2048 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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73%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kenmore East Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
8%
29%
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Black
8%
16%
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White
75%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
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89%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kenmore East Senior High School's ranking?
Kenmore East Senior High School is ranked #2048 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kenmore East Senior High School often compared to?
Kenmore East Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenmore West Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenmore East Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Kenmore East Senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kenmore East Senior High School?
1,107 students attend Kenmore East Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Kenmore East Senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenmore East Senior High School?
Kenmore East Senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kenmore East Senior High School offer ?
Kenmore East Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenmore East Senior High School part of?
Kenmore East Senior High School is part of Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,107 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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