Orchard Park High School vs. Hamburg High School
Should I attend Orchard Park High School or Hamburg High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Orchard Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Hamburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,399 students in grades 9-12, Orchard Park High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,039 students in grades 9-12, Hamburg High School ranks in the top 5% 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 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,399 students
1,039 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
91 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#100 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
94%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
97%
Graduation Rate
98%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
378
239
Grade 10 Students
344
259
Grade 11 Students
332
231
Grade 12 Students
345
303
Ungraded Students
-
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
93%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%