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Kenmore West Senior High School

33 Highland Pky
Buffalo, NY 14223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,358 students in grades 8-12, Kenmore West Senior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 82% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Kenmore West Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Kenmore West Senior High School's student population of 1,358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 143 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,358 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Kenmore West Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kenmore West Senior High School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1286 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kenmore West Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kenmore West Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kenmore West Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
82%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kenmore West Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kenmore West Senior High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
5%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kenmore West Senior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kenmore West Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kenmore West Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kenmore West Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kenmore West Senior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kenmore West Senior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Kenmore West Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Kenmore West Senior High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kenmore West Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kenmore West Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenmore West Senior High School's ranking?
Kenmore West Senior High School is ranked #1286 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kenmore West Senior High School often compared to?
Kenmore West Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenmore East Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kenmore West Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Kenmore West Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Kenmore West Senior High School?
1,358 students attend Kenmore West Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Kenmore West Senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kenmore West Senior High School?
Kenmore West Senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kenmore West Senior High School offer ?
Kenmore West Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kenmore West Senior High School part of?
Kenmore West Senior High School is part of Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District.

School Reviews
2   10/8/2015
Student quality has declined. Fights outside of school after events, loitering, smoking on neighbor's porches, littering is rampant. Quality of life around the school has declined severely. I see far too many foul mouthed students around my child.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 1,358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 67% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 82% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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