Serving 268 students in grades 9-12, Letchworth Senior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Letchworth Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Gainesville, NY, encompassing approximately 135.9 square miles. Typically, it takes 10-15 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 11.6 miles from the furthest edge.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Letchworth Senior High School's student population of 268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
268 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Letchworth Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Letchworth Senior High School is 0.10, 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
#447 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
95%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
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 Letchworth Senior High School's ranking?
Letchworth Senior High School is ranked #447 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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, Attica Senior High School, Perry Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Letchworth Senior High School?
268 students attend Letchworth Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Letchworth Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Letchworth Senior High School?
Letchworth Senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, 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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