Williamsville East High School is one of the three high schools located in the Williamsville Central School District in Williamsville, New York. The other two high schools in the district are Williamsville North High School and Williamsville South High School.
Serving 940 students in grades 9-12, Williamsville East High School ranks in the top 1% 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 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 940 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 97% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Williamsville East High School serves the southeast part of the East Amherst, NY area, encompassing approximately 8.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the school's boundaries, reaching up to 2.5 miles at the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Williamsville East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Williamsville East High School's student population of 940 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
940 students
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Motto
We Carry The Torch
School Rankings
Williamsville East High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williamsville East High School is 0.55, 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
#17 out of 4346 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
4%
31%
Black
4%
15%
White
63%
39%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Flames
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Williamsville East High School's ranking?
Williamsville East High School is ranked #17 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Williamsville East High School often compared to?
Williamsville East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williamsville North High School, Clarence Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Williamsville East High School?
The graduation rate of Williamsville East High School is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Williamsville East High School?
940 students attend Williamsville East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Williamsville East High School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williamsville East High School?
Williamsville East High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Williamsville East High School offer ?
Williamsville East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Williamsville East High School part of?
Williamsville East High School is part of Williamsville Central School District.
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