How do these schools compare?
| Metric | AMHERST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | AMHERST, NY | AMHERST, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 865 | 708 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.7:1 | 14:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.0% | 16.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | AMHERST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,840 | $23,840 |
| District | AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | AMHERST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.1% | 75.6% |
| African American | 13.8% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| Asian | 12.5% | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 7.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | AMHERST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 216.3:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.3% | 14.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 82 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.