WESTHILL HIGH SCHOOL

525 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Westhill High School, located at 4501 Onondaga Blvd in Syracuse, New York, serves as a prominent public secondary institution within the Westhill Central School District. Known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, the school consistently maintains a reputation for high student achievement and college readiness. The campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding suburban community, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous core academics with a variety of elective opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic program, Westhill High School is characterized by a vibrant school culture that places significant value on extracurricular engagement. Students are encouraged to participate in a wide array of athletics, performing arts, and clubs, which help foster a well-rounded educational experience. With a focus on community spirit and character development, the school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment where students are motivated to excel both in the classroom and in their personal growth.

525

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTHILL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	33
Black	45
Asian	9
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
405 (77.4%)
Black
45 (8.6%)
Hispanic
33 (6.3%)
Two or More
27 (5.2%)
Asian
9 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	WESTHILL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)426-3100
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 9 132

Grade 10 125

Grade 11 130

Grade 12 136

Ungraded 2