Serving 645 students in grades 9-12, Lackawanna 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 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 645 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna High School is 0.57, 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.
Lackawanna High School is ranked #650 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
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 Lackawanna High School?
The graduation rate of Lackawanna High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lackawanna High School?
645 students attend Lackawanna High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lackawanna High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lackawanna High School?
Lackawanna High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lackawanna High School offer ?
Lackawanna High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lackawanna High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 645 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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