Cheektowaga Central High School is a high school in Cheektowaga, New York located at 3600 Union Road and serves grades 9 through 12. The current principal is Karin Cyganovich and the current assistant principals are Mr. Micah Hanford and Mr. Joshua Strzelec. It is part of the Cheektowaga Central School District.
Serving 682 students in grades 9-12, Cheektowaga High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cheektowaga High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Buffalo, NY, covering approximately 10.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cheektowaga High School's student population of 682 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
682 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheektowaga 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 Cheektowaga High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1272 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
85-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheektowaga High School's ranking?
Cheektowaga High School is ranked #1272 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cheektowaga High School?
The graduation rate of Cheektowaga High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Cheektowaga High School?
682 students attend Cheektowaga High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Cheektowaga High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheektowaga High School?
Cheektowaga High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cheektowaga High School offer ?
Cheektowaga High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cheektowaga High School part of?
Cheektowaga High School is part of Cheektowaga Central School District.
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