Dunkirk High School is a public high school located in Dunkirk, New York. It is situated on 6th Street, a few blocks from the city downtown. The High School currently enrolls 756 students in grades 7 through 12.
Serving 882 students in grades 7-12, Dunkirk Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 882 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dunkirk Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Dunkirk, NY, encompassing approximately 14.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunkirk Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dunkirk Senior High School's student population of 882 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 78% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
882 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dunkirk Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunkirk Senior High School is 0.55, 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
#2254 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
Showing 2006–2016. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
School Mascot
Marauder
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunkirk Senior High School's ranking?
Dunkirk Senior High School is ranked #2254 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dunkirk Senior High School often compared to?
Dunkirk Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fredonia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dunkirk Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Dunkirk Senior High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Dunkirk Senior High School?
882 students attend Dunkirk Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Dunkirk Senior High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunkirk Senior High School?
Dunkirk Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dunkirk Senior High School offer ?
Dunkirk Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dunkirk Senior High School part of?
Dunkirk Senior High School is part of Dunkirk City School District.
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