Serving 882 students in grades 7-12, Dunkirk Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 882 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Dunkirk Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Dunkirk Senior High School's student population of 882 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
882 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
Dunkirk Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunkirk Senior High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
57%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
34%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Dunkirk Senior High School is ranked #650 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dunkirk Senior High School often compared to?
Dunkirk Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fredonia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dunkirk Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Dunkirk Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dunkirk Senior High School?
882 students attend Dunkirk Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dunkirk Senior High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunkirk Senior High School?
Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk Senior High School offer ?
Dunkirk Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunkirk Senior High School part of?
Dunkirk Senior High School is part of Dunkirk City School District.
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