Enrollment
1,069
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 363078004151
👥 S:T ratio 53
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in West Seneca · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Seneca West Senior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Seneca West Senior High School
West Seneca West Senior High School is a large high school in West Seneca, New York, enrolling 1,069 students.
At 11.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,069 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 286 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Seneca Central School District spends $20,645 per pupil, 22% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
West Seneca Central School District also operates West Seneca East Senior High School (779 students) and West Middle School (778 students) alongside West Seneca West Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Seneca West Senior High School compares
West Seneca West Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Seneca Central School District, which includes West Seneca West Senior High School.
$20,645
Per student
-22%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 42.4%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,069 students)
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Seneca West Senior High School a good school?
West Seneca West Senior High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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