Kenmore East High School is a high school in the Town of Tonawanda, New York. Its name refers to the Village of Kenmore in New York. The school's mascot is a bulldog. The school was founded in 1959, and is the sister school to Kenmore West Senior High School.
Serving 1,054 students in grades 8-12, Kenmore East Senior High School ranks in the top 50% 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 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,054 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenmore East Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Kenmore East Senior High School's student population of 1,054 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 104 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,054 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Kenmore East Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenmore East Senior High School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1663 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
9%
30%
Black
9%
16%
White
71%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenmore East Senior High School's ranking?
Kenmore East Senior High School is ranked #1663 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kenmore East Senior High School often compared to?
Kenmore East Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenmore West Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenmore East Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Kenmore East Senior High School is 91%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kenmore East Senior High School?
1,054 students attend Kenmore East Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Kenmore East Senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenmore East Senior High School?
Kenmore East 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 Kenmore East Senior High School offer ?
Kenmore East Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kenmore East Senior High School part of?
Kenmore East Senior High School is part of Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District.
In what neighborhood is Kenmore East Senior High School located?
Kenmore East Senior High School is located in the Marvin Gardens neighborhood of Tonawanda, NY.
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