Williamsville North High School
Tel:
(716) 626-8500
- Williamsville North High School serves 1,383 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Williamsville North High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Williamsville North High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Williamsville North High School's student population of 1,383 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,383 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 98 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Williamsville North High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Williamsville North High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #83 out of 4239 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 98% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 9% | 9% |
Hispanic | 3% | 27% |
Black | 4% | 17% |
White | 81% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 82% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Williamsville Central School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Williamsville North High School is Williamsville East High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Casey Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- East Amherst Casey Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 675 students
0.3 miles
105 Casey Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8585 0.3 5-8 675 - East Amherst Dodge Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 503 students
0.9 miles
1900 Dodge Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-9820 0.9 K-4 503 - Buffalo Heim Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 674 students
1.4 miles
175 Heim Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8600 1.4 5-8 674 - Buffalo Heim Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 604 students
1.5 miles
155 Heim Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8686 1.5 K-4 604 - East Amherst Williamsville East High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,009 student
1.8 miles
151 Paradise Rd
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8400 1.8 9-12 1,009
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