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Dunkirk City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,900 students in Dunkirk City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Dunkirk City School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,900 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
212 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dunkirk City School District, which is ranked #941 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#941 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
78%
Graduation Rate
72%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)46%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
Showing 1990–2011. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
61%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
32%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,902 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,823 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$62 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$31,902
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$32,823
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Dunkirk City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunkirk Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 W 6th St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Gr: 7-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
School 5
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Brigham Rd
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Gr: K-2 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Dunkirk Intermediate School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Eagle St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Gr: 3-6 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
School 3
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
742 Lamphere St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Gr: PK-2 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
School 7
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
348 Lake Shore Dr E
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Gr: K-3 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunkirk City School District?
Dunkirk City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,900 students.
What is the rank of Dunkirk City School District?
Dunkirk City School District is ranked #941 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dunkirk City School District?
61% of Dunkirk City School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunkirk City School District?
Dunkirk City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Dunkirk City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,823 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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