For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,732 students in Westhill Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Westhill Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,732 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westhill Central School District, which is ranked #324 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#321 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
78%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
5%
30%
% Black
8%
16%
% White
79%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,777 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,072 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,777
$31,307
Spending / Student
$22,072
$32,183
Best Westhill Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westhill High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4501 Onondaga Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3100
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Rank: #22.
Onondaga Hill Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4860 Onondaga Rd
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 426-3400
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 426-3400
Grades: 5-8
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
Cherry Road Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Cherry Rd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3300
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3300
Grades: 2-4
| 369 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 Walberta Rd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3200
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3200
Grades: K-1
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westhill Central School District?
Westhill Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,732 students.
What is the rank of Westhill Central School District?
Westhill Central School District is ranked #324 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Westhill Central School District?
79% of Westhill Central School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westhill Central School District?
Westhill Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Westhill Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,072 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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