Letchworth High School is a public high school in Gainesville, New York. It is part of the Letchworth Central School District and serves the towns of Gainesville, Pike, Castile, and Eagle, and the villages of Silver Springs and Bliss.
Serving 263 students in grades 9-12, Letchworth Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Letchworth Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Letchworth Senior High School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Letchworth Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Letchworth Senior High School is 0.08, 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
#192 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
96%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indians
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Letchworth Senior High School's ranking?
Letchworth Senior High School is ranked #192 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Letchworth Senior High School often compared to?
Letchworth Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warsaw Senior High School, Perry Junior-senior High School, Attica Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Letchworth Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Letchworth Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Letchworth Senior High School?
263 students attend Letchworth Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Letchworth Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Letchworth Senior High School?
Letchworth Senior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Letchworth Senior High School offer ?
Letchworth Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Letchworth Senior High School part of?
Letchworth Senior High School is part of Letchworth Central School District.
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