Depew High School
Depew High School serves 570 students in grades 9-12.
Depew High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Depew High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Depew High School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 570 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Depew High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Depew High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #310 out of 4239 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 27% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 89% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Depew Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Depew High School is Lancaster High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Depew Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Depew Depew Middle School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 399 students10
0.0 miles
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5050 0 6-8 399 - Depew Cayuga Heights Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 38%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 830 students10
0.5 miles
1780 Como Park Blvd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5006 0.5 K-5 830 - Lancaster Como Park Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-3 | 338 students10
1.1 miles
1985 Como Park Blvd
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3235 1.1 K-3 338 - Lancaster Lancaster Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 864 students10
1.1 miles
148 Aurora St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3220 1.1 7-8 864 - Lancaster Court Street Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-3 | 361 students10
1.8 miles
91 Court St
Lancaster, NY 14086
(716) 686-3240 1.8 K-3 361
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