Amherst Central High School vs. Williamsville South High School
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Serving 870 students in grades 9-12, Amherst Central 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 85-89% (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 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 857 students in grades 9-12, Williamsville South High School ranks in the top 10% 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 75-79% (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 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
870 students
857 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
74 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 4377 schools in NY (Top 5%)
#244 out of 4377 schools in NY (Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NY)
75-79%
(Top 20% in NY)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)
Graduation Rate
≥99%
(Top 1% in NY)
93%
(Top 30% in NY)
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Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
222
212
Grade 10 Students
214
200
Grade 11 Students
209
185
Grade 12 Students
223
258
Ungraded Students
2
2
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