Top Rankings
West Seneca Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,954 students in West Seneca Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in West Seneca Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
5,954 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
521 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Seneca Central School District, which is ranked #542 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#530 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
30%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
82%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,373 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,512 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$133 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$140 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,373
$31,307
Spending / Student
$23,512
$32,183
Best West Seneca Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Seneca West Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3330 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
West Seneca East Senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4760 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3300
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1397 Orchard Park Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3250
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3250
Gr: K-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Allendale Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1399 Orchard Park Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3660
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3660
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3620
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3620
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
West Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
395 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3500
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
East Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3530
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3530
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Northwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3640
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Winchester-potters Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
675 Potters Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3580
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3580
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Seneca Central School District?
West Seneca Central School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,954 students.
What is the rank of West Seneca Central School District?
West Seneca Central School District is ranked #542 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Seneca Central School District?
82% of West Seneca Central School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Seneca Central School District?
West Seneca Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is West Seneca Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,512 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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