James A. Beneway High School is a high school in the Wayne Central School District in Ontario, New York. The School offers Advanced Placement and Gemini courses and is one of only 2 schools in Wayne County to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma program. The School Enrollment is approximately 800.
Serving 664 students in grades 9-12, Wayne Senior High School ranks in the top 10% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wayne Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Ontario Center, NY, encompassing approximately 64.3 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5.1 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 8.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayne Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wayne Senior High School's student population of 664 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
664 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Wayne Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Senior High School is 0.19, 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
#349 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
5%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
90%
39%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Senior High School's ranking?
Wayne Senior High School is ranked #349 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Wayne Senior High School often compared to?
Wayne Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williamson Senior High School, Palmyra-macedon Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayne Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Wayne Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Wayne Senior High School?
664 students attend Wayne Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Wayne Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayne Senior High School?
Wayne Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wayne Senior High School offer ?
Wayne Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wayne Senior High School part of?
Wayne Senior High School is part of Wayne Central School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school does not help in bulling protection. I am a 9th grader and I get beat up almost everyday because I am gay. Some teachers just walk by when I am getting kneed in my stomach after class. The only teacher that does anything about bullying is Mrs. Williams. Thank you so much for helping me Mrs. Williams.
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