West Genesee Senior High School vs. Westhill High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Genesee Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Westhill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,357 students in grades 9-12, West Genesee 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 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 550 students in grades 9-12, Westhill High School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,357 students
550 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#899 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#78 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
≥95%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
≥90%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
90-94%
Graduation Rate
93%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
342
126
Grade 10 Students
352
138
Grade 11 Students
333
150
Grade 12 Students
322
134
Ungraded Students
8
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
83%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
