Serving 1,235 students in grades 8-12, Kenmore West Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: KENMORE WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Buffalo, NY, covering approximately 14.1 square miles. Most students typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.1 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kenmore West Senior High School's student population of 1,235 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,235 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1939
School Rankings
Kenmore West Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenmore West Senior High School is 0.55, 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
#2351 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
65%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2351 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Kenmore West Senior High School?
1,235 students attend Kenmore West Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Kenmore West Senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% 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 10/10/2025
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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