How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Amherst Central School District | Sweet Home Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Amherst, New York | Amherst, New York |
| Total Enrollment | 2,964 | 3,563 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 12.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Amherst Central School District | Sweet Home Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,084 | $25,197 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.1% | 9.1% |
| State Revenue | 26.9% | 31.4% |
| Local Revenue | 49.0% | 59.5% |
Amherst Central School District
Federal State Local
Sweet Home Central School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Amherst Central School District | Sweet Home Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.7% | 51.9% |
| African American | 14.8% | 19.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% | 9.1% |
| Asian | 11.2% | 13.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.9% | 38.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Amherst Central School District | Sweet Home Central School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 387:1 | 325.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.0% | 28.8% |
School Types
Amherst Central School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Sweet Home Central School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.