SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 1901 Sweet Home Road in Amherst, New York, the Sweet Home Central School District is an active, traditional public school district situated in a large suburban community within the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metropolitan region. Operating six schools, the district provides a comprehensive educational continuum serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, along with specialized ungraded educational programming. As a non-charter public school system, it plays a vital role in providing accessible primary and secondary education across the local area.

The district currently serves a total enrollment of 3,850 students, backed by a substantial staffing structure designed to meet diverse academic and developmental needs. Sweet Home Central School District maintains a workforce of approximately 1,591.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, which includes roughly 625.6 FTE classroom teachers, 105 FTE instructional aides, and 861 FTE support staff personnel. This strong ratio of educators and dedicated operational staff emphasizes the district's focus on classroom support and community resources. Families, students, and researchers seeking additional information can visit the district online at www.sweethomeschools.org or contact the main office at (716) 250-1402.
6
Total Schools
3,850
Total Students
625.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White2,009
Hispanic338
Black777
Asian501
Two or More216
American Indian8
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    2,009 (52.2%)
  • Black
    777 (20.2%)
  • Asian
    501 (13.0%)
  • Hispanic
    338 (8.8%)
  • Two or More
    216 (5.6%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:3,850*
Teachers (FTE):625.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.2
Schools in SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 6 Schools