School Overview
Salamanca High School, located at 50 Iroquois Drive in Salamanca, New York, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Salamanca City Central School District. The school is situated in a unique position as the only public school district in New York State located entirely on an Indian reservation—the Allegany Territory of the Seneca Nation of Indians. This geography plays a central role in the school’s identity, fostering a deep commitment to integrating Seneca culture, history, and language into the academic curriculum to support and celebrate the heritage of its diverse student body.

Academically, the high school provides a comprehensive range of educational programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities. By balancing traditional New York State learning standards with a culturally responsive approach, Salamanca High School strives to empower its students, encouraging them to achieve personal success while maintaining a strong connection to their community and traditions.
493
Total Students
57.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SALAMANCA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White236
Hispanic35
Black4
Asian4
Two or More54
American Indian159
  • White
    236 (48.0%)
  • American Indian
    159 (32.3%)
  • Two or More
    54 (11.0%)
  • Hispanic
    35 (7.1%)
  • Black
    4 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
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: SALAMANCA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (716)945-2404
Website: http://www.salamancany.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 323
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19
Grades Taught
Grade 7 1
Grade 8 84
Grade 9 105
Grade 10 114
Grade 11 94
Grade 12 85
Ungraded 10

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SALAMANCA HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 71
Grade 884
Grade 9105
Grade 10114
Grade 1194
Grade 1285
Ungraded10
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SALAMANCA HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23848.3%
Male25451.5%
Not Specified10.2%