ALDEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.aldenschools.org

488 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Alden Senior High School, located in the village of Alden, New York, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Alden Central School District. Situated in a suburban-rural setting east of Buffalo, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. It provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a variety of core curriculum courses, electives, and opportunities for advanced coursework to challenge its student body.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by supporting a robust array of extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics, music programs, and various student-led clubs. The administration and faculty at Alden Senior High prioritize student development through a supportive learning environment, aiming to cultivate both personal responsibility and academic excellence. By maintaining a strong connection between the school and the local community, the institution works to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition into higher education or the workforce.

488

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALDEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	465
Hispanic	7
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
465 (95.3%)
American Indian
8 (1.6%)
Hispanic
7 (1.4%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
3 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)937-9116
Website:	http://www.aldenschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 124

Grade 10 120

Grade 11 113

Grade 12 127

Ungraded 4