Lake Shore High School is a public high school located in Angola, Erie County, New York, United States. It is the only high school operated by the Evans-Brant Central School District. It serves students in the Town of Evans and Village of Angola, the Town of Brant and a portion of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation.
Serving 680 students in grades 9-12, Lake Shore Senior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Shore Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Shore Senior High School's student population of 680 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
The Lake Shore Central School District in partnership with our students, families and school community, will cultivate engaging, diverse, and challenging educational opportunities and learning environments to promote lifelong learning and achievement in p
School Rankings
Lake Shore Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Shore Senior High School is 0.40, 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
#1296 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
76%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
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: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Shore Senior High School's ranking?
Lake Shore Senior High School is ranked #1296 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Shore Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Shore Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lake Shore Senior High School?
680 students attend Lake Shore Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lake Shore Senior High School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Shore Senior High School?
Lake Shore Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lake Shore Senior High School offer ?
Lake Shore Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lake Shore Senior High School part of?
Lake Shore Senior High School is part of Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore).
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