WEST GENESEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.westgenesee.org

1,385 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Genesee Senior High School, located in Camillus, New York, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the West Genesee Central School District. Known for its strong academic tradition and vibrant school spirit, the high school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, elective options, and specialized career-focused programs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue both intellectual growth and personal development.

Beyond academics, West Genesee Senior High School is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programming and competitive athletic department. The school is particularly famous for its exceptional music and fine arts programs, including the award-winning "Wildcat" marching band, which has garnered national recognition. With a deep commitment to community engagement and student leadership, the school functions as a hub for local pride, consistently emphasizing the importance of school traditions, sportsmanship, and academic excellence within the Camillus community.

1,385

Total Students

117.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST GENESEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,130
Hispanic	70
Black	51
Asian	22
Two or More	99
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,130 (81.8%)
Two or More
99 (7.2%)
Hispanic
70 (5.1%)
Black
51 (3.7%)
Asian
22 (1.6%)
American Indian
9 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	WEST GENESEE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)487-4592
Website:	http://www.westgenesee.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	117.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	354
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 9 322

Grade 10 350

Grade 11 347

Grade 12 357

Ungraded 9