Springville-Griffith Institute is a public high school located in Springville, Erie County, New York, U.S.A., and is the only high school operated by the Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District, which was originally established in 1830.
Serving 501 students in grades 9-12, Griffith Institute High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Griffith Institute High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Griffith Institute High School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
A Place Where Everyone Finds Value & Meaning
School Rankings
Griffith Institute High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griffith Institute High School is 0.14, 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
#349 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
3%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
93%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Griffin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Griffith Institute High School's ranking?
Griffith Institute High School is ranked #349 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Griffith Institute High School often compared to?
Griffith Institute High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eden Middle & High School, East Aurora High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Griffith Institute High School?
The graduation rate of Griffith Institute High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Griffith Institute High School?
501 students attend Griffith Institute High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Griffith Institute High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Griffith Institute High School?
Griffith Institute High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Griffith Institute High School offer ?
Griffith Institute High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Griffith Institute High School part of?
Griffith Institute High School is part of Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District.
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