WEST SENECA WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.wscschools.org

1,069 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Seneca West Senior High School, located in West Seneca, New York, serves as a cornerstone of the West Seneca Central School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and challenging academic environment that prepares students for life after graduation, whether that entails higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. With a focus on both academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a diverse curriculum, various elective opportunities, and a strong emphasis on meeting the New York State educational standards.

Beyond the classroom, West Seneca West encourages students to engage in a vibrant extracurricular community. The school supports a wide array of athletic programs, clubs, and artistic initiatives, which play a vital role in developing leadership, teamwork, and school spirit among the student body. By prioritizing community engagement and student well-being, the school aims to create a supportive culture where students are empowered to develop their unique talents and become responsible, active contributors to society.

1,069

Total Students

85.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST SENECA WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	905
Hispanic	63
Black	26
Asian	13
Two or More	53
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
905 (84.7%)
Hispanic
63 (5.9%)
Two or More
53 (5.0%)
Black
26 (2.4%)
Asian
13 (1.2%)
American Indian
7 (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 SENECA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)677-3350
Website:	http://www.wscschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,069
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	371
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 9 260

Grade 10 254

Grade 11 281

Grade 12 265

Ungraded 9