For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 896 students in Dunkirk, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Dunkirk, NY is Dunkirk Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunkirk, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Dunkirk have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Dunkirk, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dunkirk Senior High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dunkirk, NY (2025)
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 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dunkirk, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Dunkirk, NY include Dunkirk Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dunkirk?
1 public high schools are located in Dunkirk.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunkirk?
Dunkirk public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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