Westhill Senior High School is a public high school located in the western suburbs of, and immediately adjacent to, the City of Syracuse, New York. It serves grades 9 through 12, primarily from the neighborhood of Westvale, as well as portions of the Onondaga Hill area.
Serving 525 students in grades 9-12, Westhill High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (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 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Westhill High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Syracuse, NY, covering approximately 7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westhill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Westhill High School's student population of 525 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
525 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westhill High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westhill High School is 0.40, 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
#481 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-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)18.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
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
Blue and White
School Mascot
Trojan Warriors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westhill High School's ranking?
Westhill High School is ranked #481 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Westhill High School often compared to?
Westhill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Genesee Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westhill High School?
The graduation rate of Westhill High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Westhill High School?
525 students attend Westhill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Westhill High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westhill High School?
Westhill High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Westhill High School offer ?
Westhill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westhill High School part of?
Westhill High School is part of Westhill Central School District.
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