- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Seneca, NY
West Seneca West Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for West Seneca West Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 363078004151
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Seneca West Senior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in West Seneca · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Seneca West Senior High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Seneca West Senior High School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in West Seneca, NY.
School address
District: West Seneca Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363078004151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
West Seneca West Senior High School held near 1,116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.5 → 89.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 363078004151 · West Seneca, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,069 enr · 11.7:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West Seneca East Senior High School (779 students)
West Seneca West Senior High School held near 1,116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.5 → 89.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
West Seneca West Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Seneca West Senior High School
1,069 students
- West Seneca Ea
West Seneca East Senior High School
779 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
778 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
680 students
- Clinton Elemen
Clinton Elementary School
629 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
567 students
What this shows West Seneca West Senior High School reports 1,069 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Seneca West Senior High School compares
West Seneca West Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,069 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,069
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, West Seneca West Senior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Seneca Central School District reports $22,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Seneca West Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Seneca East Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Seneca West Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,069 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Seneca West Senior High School
How many students attend West Seneca West Senior High School?
West Seneca West Senior High School has 1,069 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Seneca, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,110 (2022-23) → 1,116 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Seneca West Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Seneca West Senior High School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Seneca West Senior High School?
37.8% of students at West Seneca West Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Seneca West Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at West Seneca West Senior High School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in West Seneca, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Seneca West Senior High School?
West Seneca West Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Seneca West Senior High School rank among public schools in West Seneca?
By Resource Investment Index, West Seneca West Senior High School ranks #5 of 11 public schools in West Seneca, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Seneca on the city page.
What other schools are in West Seneca Central School District?
Besides West Seneca West Senior High School, West Seneca Central School District also operates West Seneca East Senior High School (779 students), West Middle School (778 students), and West Elementary School (680 students). See the West Seneca Central School District district page for the complete list.