Lockport City High School is a comprehensive public high school located on Lincoln Avenue in Lockport, New York, United States, east of the city of Niagara Falls in the Lockport City School District, serving ninth to twelfth grade students.
Serving 1,353 students in grades 9-12, Lockport High School ranks in the top 30% 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 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lockport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lockport High School's student population of 1,353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
School Rankings
Lockport High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lockport High School is 0.50, 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
#897 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
69%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lockport High School's ranking?
Lockport High School is ranked #897 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lockport High School often compared to?
Lockport High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewiston Porter Senior High School, Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 Lockport High School?
The graduation rate of Lockport High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lockport High School?
1,353 students attend Lockport High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lockport High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lockport High School?
Lockport High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lockport High School offer ?
Lockport High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lockport High School part of?
Lockport High School is part of Lockport City School District.
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