Depew High School

5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 531 students in grades 9-12, Depew High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Depew High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Depew High School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Depew High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Depew High School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#113 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
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90-94%
55%
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≥95%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Depew High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
4%
29%
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Black
6%
16%
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White
85%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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90-94%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Depew High School's ranking?
Depew High School is ranked #113 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Depew High School often compared to?
Depew High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lancaster High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% 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 Depew High School?
The graduation rate of Depew High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Depew High School?
531 students attend Depew High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Depew High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Depew High School?
Depew High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Depew High School offer ?
Depew High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Depew High School part of?
Depew High School is part of Depew Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 531 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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