High Schools in Amherst Central School District

Summary:

The Amherst Central High School is the sole high school serving the Amherst Central School District in New York. This standout institution has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance across various Regents exams.

Amherst Central High School boasts a four-year graduation rate of 84.3%, which is commendable compared to the state's overall graduation rate. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates well above the state averages in Algebra II, Earth Science, and Geometry. Additionally, the Amherst Central School District, of which the high school is a part, is ranked 180 out of 874 districts in New York and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While the school's student-teacher ratio of 10.9 is relatively low, and it spends $23,001 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 31.5% is an area that could be improved. Overall, Amherst Central High School is a shining example of academic excellence, providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population and serving as a model for other schools in the region.

District Detail

55 Kings Hwy
Amherst, NY 14226-4330

(716) 362-3000

SchoolDigger Rank:
180^th of 874 New York districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,957

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Physics (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Amherst Central High School	Public	9-12	4301 Main St	Amherst	14226	Erie County	Amherst Central School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 362-8100	865	80	10.7	33.2%	546 (63.1%)	119 (13.8%)	50 (5.8%)	108 (12.5%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.4%)	83.4	78^th of 1234 public high schools	93.7%		83.4	64^th of 1242 public high schools	94.8%	14	89.1	95.9	88.5	96.3	90.5	84.9	85.3	92.9	88.4	95.1	99.1	99.7	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.7	99.8	99.7	$24,607	$642	$23,965

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Williamsville Central School District	1.54 mi	13	127^th
Sweet Home Central School District	1.72 mi	6	597^th
Westminster Community Charter School	1.93 mi	1	796^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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