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Barker Junior/senior High School vs. Niagara Falls High School

Should you attend Barker Junior/senior High School or Niagara Falls High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Barker Junior/senior High School
1628 Quaker Rd
Barker, NY 14012
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Niagara Falls High School
4455 Porter Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Barker Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

Niagara Falls High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 296 students in grades 7-12, Barker Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,142 students in grades 9-12, Niagara Falls High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
296 students
2,142 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Barker Junior/senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Niagara Falls High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Barker Junior/senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Niagara Falls High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
136 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Barker Junior/senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Niagara Falls High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Barker Junior/senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Barker Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Niagara Falls High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Niagara Falls City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1757 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#1481 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Barker Junior/senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Niagara Falls High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
85%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barker Junior/senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Barker Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niagara Falls High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in NY)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barker Junior/senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Barker Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niagara Falls High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)
72%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barker Junior/senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Barker Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niagara Falls High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in NY)
77%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Barker Junior/senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Barker Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Niagara Falls High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Barker Junior/senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Niagara Falls High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
47
-
Grade 8 Students
54
-
Grade 9 Students
50
534
Grade 10 Students
52
542
Grade 11 Students
54
519
Grade 12 Students
39
513
Ungraded Students
-
34

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Niagara Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Barker Junior/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Barker Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Niagara Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Barker Junior/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Barker Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Niagara Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Barker Junior/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Barker Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Niagara Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
86%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Barker Junior/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Barker Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Niagara Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Barker Junior/senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Barker Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Niagara Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.25
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Barker Junior/senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Barker Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Niagara Falls High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Barker Junior/senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Barker Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Niagara Falls High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Barker Junior/senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Barker Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Niagara Falls High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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