DEPEW HIGH SCHOOL

www.depewschools.org

581 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Depew High School, located at 5201 S Transit Rd in Depew, New York, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Depew Union Free School District. Situated in a suburban community just outside of Buffalo, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The institution offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Depew High School encourages student involvement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These offerings are intended to promote well-rounded development and build a strong sense of school spirit and community. For more information regarding their academic programs, district policies, and upcoming events, members of the community can visit their official website at http://www.depewschools.org.

581

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEPEW HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	464
Hispanic	40
Black	38
Asian	19
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
464 (80.0%)
Hispanic
40 (6.9%)
Black
38 (6.6%)
Asian
19 (3.3%)
Two or More
17 (2.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	DEPEW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)686-5095
Website:	http://www.depewschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 157

Grade 10 140

Grade 11 141

Grade 12 134

Ungraded 9