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 889 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 889 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tonawanda Middle/high School's student population of 889 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
889 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1895
Colors
White, Maroon, Silver
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 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2215 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
81%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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%.
How many students attend Tonawanda Middle/high School?
889 students attend Tonawanda Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Tonawanda Middle/high School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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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