Kenmore West Senior High School
Kenmore West Senior High School serves 1,437 students in grades 8-12.
Kenmore West Senior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (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 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Kenmore West Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Kenmore West Senior High School's student population of 1,437 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 130 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 1,437 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 130 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kenmore West Senior High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Kenmore West Senior High School is 0.38, 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 | #940 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 27% |
| Black | 7% | 17% |
| White | 78% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 90% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kenmore West Senior High School is Charter School For Applied Technologies (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Herbert Hoover Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Herbert Hoover Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Buffalo Herbert Hoover Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 620 students10
0.6 miles
199 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8414 0.6 K-4 620 - Buffalo Herbert Hoover Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 824 students10
0.6 miles
249 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8405 0.6 5-8 824 - Buffalo Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 521 students10
0.8 miles
184 Irving Ter
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8410 0.8 K-4 521 - Tonawanda Thomas A Edison Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 541 students10
1.3 miles
236 Grayton Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8416 1.3 K-4 541 - Buffalo Ben Franklin Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 511 students10
1.6 miles
500 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8415 1.6 K-4 511
School Reviews
| 2 Student quality has declined. Fights outside of school after events, loitering, smoking on neighbor's porches, littering is rampant. Quality of life around the school has declined severely. I see far too many foul mouthed students around my child. - Posted by Parent - swill |
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