West Seneca East Senior High is a public, co-educational high school in the West Seneca Central School District and serves grades nine through twelve. It is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents.
Serving 779 students in grades 9-12, West Seneca East Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 779 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: West Seneca East Senior High School serves the northeast part of Buffalo, NY, covering an area of approximately 10 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.9 miles to the school from the zone's edge. The furthest point in the attendance zone is around 3.3 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Seneca East Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
West Seneca East Senior High School's student population of 779 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
779 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Seneca East Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Seneca East Senior High School is 0.38, 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
#992 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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
95%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Seneca East Senior High School's ranking?
West Seneca East Senior High School is ranked #992 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are West Seneca East Senior High School often compared to?
West Seneca East Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Seneca West Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Seneca East Senior High School?
The graduation rate of West Seneca East Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend West Seneca East Senior High School?
779 students attend West Seneca East Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of West Seneca East Senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Seneca East Senior High School?
West Seneca East Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Seneca East Senior High School offer ?
West Seneca East Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Seneca East Senior High School part of?
West Seneca East Senior High School is part of West Seneca Central School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
I have one son at West Seneca East now and another that will enter next year. The school offers many programs for him to flourish in from service-driven pursuits to athletics, to one of the highest level music programs in the state. He takes part in all of these things which doesn't leave a lot of free time but provides him with exactly what teenagers need: the ability to discover who they are at a formative age. Culturally I wish the setting was a bit more diversified, but I guess you can't have everything.
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