Batavia High School is a public high school in Batavia, New York, US. It is the only public high school in the Batavia City School District. The school has approximately 600 students and approximately 60 teachers.
Serving 646 students in grades 9-12, Batavia High School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Batavia High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Batavia, NY, encompassing approximately 25.5 square miles. Most students are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 5.7 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Batavia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Batavia High School's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
646 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Batavia High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Batavia High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1000 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue and White
School Mascot
Blue Devils
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Batavia High School's ranking?
Batavia High School is ranked #1000 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Batavia High School often compared to?
Batavia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Le Roy Junior-senior High School, Alexander Middle School-high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Batavia High School?
The graduation rate of Batavia High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Batavia High School?
646 students attend Batavia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Batavia High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Batavia High School?
Batavia High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Batavia High School offer ?
Batavia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Batavia High School part of?
Batavia High School is part of Batavia City School District.
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