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Westhill High School

Public 9-12

 4501 Onondaga Blvd
       Syracuse, NY  13219-3318

(315) 426-3100

District: Westhill Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
386th of 1,228 New York High Schools


Feeder schools for Westhill High School:

Elementary:    Cherry Road Elementary School
    Walberta Park Primary School
Middle:    Onondaga Hill Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  550

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Hispanic:
4.4%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.7% Help


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Compare Details Westhill High School ranks better than 68.6% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.44. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Westhill High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.4%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westhill High School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Westhill High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westhill High School 386th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Westhill High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:
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Westhill Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westhill Central School District 361st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westhill High School

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Rank History for all students at Westhill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 74.70 83rd 935 91.1%
2006 75.52 74th 986 92.5%
2007 77.60 35th 1002 96.5%
2008 78.37 29th 1027 97.2%
2009 79.35 17th 1086 98.4%
2010 78.61 42nd 1117 96.2%
2011 79.63 41st 1165 96.5%
2012 78.59 101st 1198 91.6%
2013 80.26 78th 1217 93.6%
2014 74.91 145th 1237 88.3%
2015 75.14 134th 1255 89.3%
2016 79.22 90th 1255 92.8%
2017 77.50 142nd 1221 88.4%
2018 76.80 160th 1210 86.8%
2019 76.10 197th 1207 83.7%
2021 78.31 58th 519 88.8%
2022 73.01 253rd 1190 78.7%
2023 67.44 386th 1228 68.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westhill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.12 124th 212 41.5%
2023 44.21 159th 272 41.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westhill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.62 154th 1095 85.9%
2019 65.69 301st 1132 73.4%
2021 83.88 14th 137 89.8%
2022 44.74 509th 1038 51.0%
2023 38.35 658th 1130 41.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westhill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.91 184th 1154 84.1%
2019 58.62 452nd 1179 61.7%
2022 56.20 429th 1101 61.0%
2023 44.73 627th 1155 45.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Westhill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.31 245th 1176 79.2%
2019 74.39 234th 1193 80.4%
2021 78.89 25th 290 91.4%
2022 74.36 213th 1155 81.6%
2023 71.18 326th 1197 72.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Westhill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.30 107th 1176 90.9%
2019 76.01 177th 1190 85.1%
2021 77.74 34th 354 90.4%
2022 69.19 307th 1154 73.4%
2023 55.61 545th 1191 54.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Westhill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.80 209th 426 50.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Westhill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.64 87th 679 87.2%
2019 77.26 83rd 686 87.9%
2022 78.26 77th 593 87.0%
2023 32.78 445th 671 33.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westhill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.61 345th 851 59.5%
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Rank History for White students at Westhill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.22 171st 765 77.6%
2019 67.90 190th 793 76.0%
2021 71.42 25th 133 81.2%
2022 60.33 259th 738 64.9%
2023 55.00 356th 776 54.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Westhill High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 514 5 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 526
1990 467 7 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1991 479 10 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 499
1992 463 11 9 3 2 n/a n/a 0 488
1993 472 12 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 496
1994 501 10 10 3 2 n/a n/a 0 526
1995 566 9 21 3 3 n/a n/a 0 602
1996 566 9 21 3 3 n/a n/a 0 602
1997 587 9 19 6 2 n/a n/a 0 623
1998 610 8 18 6 1 n/a n/a 0 643
1999 635 11 14 5 1 n/a n/a 0 666
2000 645 7 17 6 2 n/a n/a 0 677
2001 664 9 19 6 1 n/a n/a 0 699
2002 699 9 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2003 699 9 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2004 684 10 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2005 675 13 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2006 678 10 10 9 3 n/a n/a 0 710
2007 650 12 13 11 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2008 629 9 15 12 1 n/a n/a 0 666
2009 606 18 8 11 3 n/a n/a 0 646
2010 591 14 10 11 4 n/a n/a 0 630
2011 585 20 10 8 3 0 0 0 626
2012 565 22 13 9 5 0 1 0 615
2013 559 22 16 11 4 0 5 0 617
2014 526 21 12 11 2 0 5 0 577
2015 524 27 13 16 3 0 5 0 588
2016 523 24 11 13 5 0 5 0 581
2017 519 28 14 14 4 0 3 0 582
2018 516 32 14 14 5 0 3 0 584
2019 489 27 17 15 3 0 7 0 558
2020 485 31 13 21 1 0 10 0 561
2021 486 30 12 20 1 1 15 0 565
2022 481 29 12 21 1 3 21 1 569
2023 464 22 10 24 1 2 24 3 550

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westhill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 526 41.4 12.7 n/a
1990 482 39.5 12.2 n/a
1991 499 40.3 12.3 n/a
1992 488 39.5 12.3 n/a
1993 496 39.7 12.5 n/a
1994 526 38.2 13.8 0.8
1995 602 42.9 14.0 2
1996 602 42.9 14.0 2
1997 623 47.7 13.1 1.8
1998 643 47.8 13.5 3
1999 666 50.9 13.1 2.4
2000 677 53.8 12.6 4
2001 699 54.8 12.8 6
2002 728 58.0 12.6 4.1
2003 728 58.0 12.6 4.1
2004 710 n/a n/a n/a
2005 709 54.8 12.9 5.8
2006 710 55.0 12.9 4.8
2007 687 54.2 12.7 5.2
2008 666 56.0 11.9 5.4
2009 646 56.0 11.5 5.7
2010 630 57.0 11.0 7.5
2011 626 59.3 10.5 9.1
2012 615 50.0 12.2 6.8
2013 617 44.2 13.9 6
2014 577 43.4 13.2 7.8
2015 588 40.0 14.7 12.1
2016 581 43.0 13.5 12
2017 582 43.4 13.3 13.2
2018 584 43.0 13.5 16.8
2019 558 41.6 13.4 16.8
2020 561 44.0 12.7 18.9
2021 565 48.4 11.6 18.4
2022 569 51.7 11.0 21.6
2023 550 51.9 10.5 24.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westhill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 526 41.4 12.7 n/a
1990 482 39.5 12.2 n/a
1991 499 40.3 12.3 n/a
1992 488 39.5 12.3 n/a
1993 496 39.7 12.5 n/a
1994 526 38.2 13.8 0.8
1995 602 42.9 14.0 2
1996 602 42.9 14.0 2
1997 623 47.7 13.1 1.8
1998 643 47.8 13.5 3
1999 666 50.9 13.1 2.4
2000 677 53.8 12.6 4
2001 699 54.8 12.8 6
2002 728 58.0 12.6 4.1
2003 728 58.0 12.6 4.1
2004 710 n/a n/a n/a
2005 709 54.8 12.9 5.8
2006 710 55.0 12.9 4.8
2007 687 54.2 12.7 5.2
2008 666 56.0 11.9 5.4
2009 646 56.0 11.5 5.7
2010 630 57.0 11.0 7.5
2011 626 59.3 10.5 9.1
2012 615 50.0 12.2 6.8
2013 617 44.2 13.9 6
2014 577 43.4 13.2 7.8
2015 588 40.0 14.7 12.1
2016 581 43.0 13.5 12
2017 582 43.4 13.3 13.2
2018 584 43.0 13.5 16.8
2019 558 41.6 13.4 16.8
2020 561 44.0 12.7 18.9
2021 565 48.4 11.6 18.4
2022 569 51.7 11.0 21.6
2023 550 51.9 10.5 24.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Westhill High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201499.8%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201599.1%0.7%0.2%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201699.5%0.3%0.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201799.3%0.5%0.2%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201899.7%0.2%0.2%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201998.9%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%100.0%99.6%
202099.5%0.0%99.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.5%99.6%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westhill High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $86 (0.7%) $12,676 (99.3%) $12,762
2020 $58 (0.5%) $12,688 (99.5%) $12,747
2021 $179 (1.4%) $12,999 (98.6%) $13,178
2022 $732 (5.2%) $13,334 (94.8%) $14,066
2023 $500 (3.3%) $14,552 (96.7%) $15,052

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westhill High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 197th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 386th of 1228 High schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Westhill High School)91.576.1
 15.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Westhill Central School District)9381.2
 11.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Westhill High School)92.971.6
 21.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (Westhill Central School District)92.971.6
 21.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Westhill High School)82.664.4
 18.2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Westhill Central School District)82.664.4
 18.2%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Westhill High School)9893.2
 4.9%
   End of Course English (Westhill Central School District)9892.6
 5.5%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Westhill High School)8563.7
 21.3%
   End of Course Geometry (Westhill Central School District)8562.7
 22.3%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Westhill High School)82.152.3
 29.9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Westhill Central School District)85.264.7
 20.5%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Westhill High School)92.189.4
 2.8%
   End of Course Living Environment (Westhill Central School District)92.189.5
 2.6%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Westhill High School)9289.5
 2.5%
   End of Course Physics (Westhill Central School District)9289.5
 2.5%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Westhill High School)95.391
 4.2%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Westhill Central School District)94.691.1
 3.5%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students558550
 1.4%
African American2722
 18.5%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian1710
 41.2%
Hispanic1524
 60%
Pacific Islander02
White489464
 5.1%
Two or More Races724
 242.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.8%24.7%
 7.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westhill High School

Students at Westhill High School are 84% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

Westhill High School ranks 386th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 550 students attended Westhill High School.

Westhill High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cherry Road Elementary School
Elementary : Walberta Park Primary School
Middle : Onondaga Hill Middle School


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