Serving 1,264 students in grades 8-12, Thomas High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,264 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 98% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Thomas High School's student population of 1,264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,264 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas High School is 0.26, 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
#940 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
86%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 is Thomas High School's ranking?
Thomas High School is ranked #940 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Thomas High School often compared to?
Thomas High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webster-schroeder High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Thomas High School?
1,264 students attend Thomas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Thomas High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas High School?
Thomas High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas High School offer ?
Thomas High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas High School part of?
Thomas High School is part of Webster Central School District.
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