Kenmore West Senior High School is one of two public high schools in the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District. The other is Kenmore East Senior High School.
Serving 1,276 students in grades 8-12, Kenmore West Senior High School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 34% 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: 1,276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kenmore West Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kenmore West Senior High School's student population of 1,276 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Year Founded
1939
School Rankings
Kenmore West Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenmore West Senior High School is 0.54, 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
#1286 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
66%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Blue Devil
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenmore West Senior High School's ranking?
Kenmore West Senior High School is ranked #1286 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kenmore West Senior High School often compared to?
Kenmore West Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenmore East Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenmore West Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Kenmore West Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kenmore West Senior High School?
1,276 students attend Kenmore West Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Kenmore West Senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenmore West Senior High School?
Kenmore West 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 West Senior High School offer ?
Kenmore West Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kenmore West Senior High School part of?
Kenmore West Senior High School is part of Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District.
School Reviews
2 10/8/2015
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.
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