Serving 962 students in grades 9-12, Williamsville East High School ranks in the top 1% 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 ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than 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 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 962 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williamsville East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Williamsville East High School's student population of 962 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
962 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Williamsville East High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williamsville East High School is 0.46, 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
#11 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
71%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
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 Williamsville East High School's ranking?
Williamsville East High School is ranked #11 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Williamsville East High School often compared to?
Williamsville East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williamsville North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Williamsville East High School?
The graduation rate of Williamsville East High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Williamsville East High School?
962 students attend Williamsville East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Williamsville East High School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williamsville East High School?
Williamsville East High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Williamsville East High School offer ?
Williamsville East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Williamsville East High School part of?
Williamsville East High School is part of Williamsville Central School District.
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