Tonawanda High School is a public high school located in the Tonawanda, New York, United States. It is part of the Tonawanda City School District.
Serving 891 students in grades 6-12, Tonawanda Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 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 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 891 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tonawanda Middle/High School's attendance zone covers the entire Tonawanda City School District, encompassing an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tonawanda Middle/high School's student population of 891 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
891 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1895
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tonawanda Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tonawanda Middle/high School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2215 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon, Silver
School Mascot
Warrior
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonawanda Middle/high School's ranking?
Tonawanda Middle/high School is ranked #2215 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Tonawanda Middle/high School often compared to?
Tonawanda Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheektowaga High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tonawanda Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Tonawanda Middle/high School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Tonawanda Middle/high School?
891 students attend Tonawanda Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tonawanda Middle/high School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tonawanda Middle/high School?
Tonawanda Middle/high School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tonawanda Middle/high School offer ?
Tonawanda Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tonawanda Middle/high School part of?
Tonawanda Middle/high School is part of Tonawanda City School District.
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