James A. Beneway High School is a high school in the Wayne Central School District in Ontario, New York. The School offers Advanced Placement and Gemini courses and is one of only 2 schools in Wayne County to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma program. The School Enrollment is approximately 800.
Serving 671 students in grades 9-12, Wayne Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wayne 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
School Overview
Wayne Senior High School's student population of 671 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
671 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Wayne Senior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayne Senior High School is 0.17, 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
#115 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
91%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wayne Senior High School's ranking?
Wayne Senior High School is ranked #115 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Wayne Senior High School often compared to?
Wayne Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williamson Senior High School, Palmyra-macedon Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wayne Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Wayne Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wayne Senior High School?
671 students attend Wayne Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Wayne Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne Senior High School?
Wayne Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wayne Senior High School offer ?
Wayne Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wayne Senior High School part of?
Wayne Senior High School is part of Wayne Central School District.
School Reviews
2 1/10/2011
This school does not help in bulling protection. I am a 9th grader and I get beat up almost everyday because I am gay. Some teachers just walk by when I am getting kneed in my stomach after class. The only teacher that does anything about bullying is Mrs. Williams. Thank you so much for helping me Mrs. Williams.
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