Lockport High School
Tel:
(716) 478-4452
Lockport High School serves 1,459 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lockport High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Lockport High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Lockport High School's student population of 1,459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,459 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 102 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Lockport High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lockport High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #418 out of 4239 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 9% |
Hispanic | 7% | 27% |
Black | 15% | 17% |
White | 73% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 91% | 82% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Lockport City School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lockport High School is Starpoint High School (6.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is North Park Junior High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Charles A Upson Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lockport Charles A Upson Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 466 students
0.4 miles
28 Harding Ave
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4402 0.4 K-4 466 - Lockport Emmet Belknap Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 677 students
0.9 miles
491 High St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4552 0.9 5-6 677 - Lockport Roy Kelley Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 461 students
1.0 miles
610 12 E High St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4671 1.0 K-4 461 - Lockport George Southard Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 435 students
1.3 miles
6385 Locust St Ext
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4772 1.3 K-4 435 - Lockport Anna Merritt Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 330 students
1.6 miles
389 Green St
Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 478-4726 1.6 K-4 330
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