Serving 1,341 students in grades 8-12, Kenmore West Senior High School ranks in the top 50% 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 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 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 1,341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 141 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kenmore West Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenmore West Senior High School is 0.47, 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
#1609 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
72%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenmore West Senior High School's ranking?
Kenmore West Senior High School is ranked #1609 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenmore West Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Kenmore West Senior High School is 91%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kenmore West Senior High School?
1,341 students attend Kenmore West Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Kenmore West Senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% 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 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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