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Kenmore West Senior High School

Public | 9-12 | 1363 students
 

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Posted June 7, 2012
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My daughter had some wonderful teachers who helped her during a difficult time when her father became ill. The school has a diverse student population, many sports and clubs, and overall a great atmosphere. I would say that one teacher Mr. Conrad spoiled the school getting 5 stars. He has no business being a teacher as he does not care about the students or their future. I hope he is removed as a teacher. Now I have to worry about my son who will be a freshman in the fall getting him as a teacher. I will object and have him moved out of his class. But like the old saying goes there is always a bad apple in the bunch. Otherwise I love Ken West!
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Posted February 25, 2009
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A very high quality and safe school environment that really lets kids grow and shine in the areas they choose. Highly recommended.
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Posted July 6, 2008
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school not diverse too strict very harf
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Posted November 1, 2007
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I think attending this school has made a great improvement in my studies and social life. I would like to thank the staff for such a great learning environment. Thank you very much.
—Submitted by catie hayes, a student

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

221 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

390 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

392 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

350 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

364 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

375 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

333 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

15 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

118 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

328 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Scale: % passing

About the tests

In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, Earth science and physics. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students48%
Students with disabilities50%
General population48%

Chemistry

All Students84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students67%
Students with disabilities45%
General population72%

English

All Students93%
Students with disabilities67%
General population99%

French

All Students87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students74%
Students with disabilities58%
General population77%

Global History and Geography

All Students80%
Students with disabilities57%
General population87%

Integrated Algebra

All Students84%
Students with disabilities67%
General population89%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students94%
Students with disabilities78%
General population99%

Physics

All Students73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students77%
Students with disabilities89%
General population76%

U.S. History and Government

All Students93%
Students with disabilities77%
General population97%
Scale: % passing

About the tests

In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, Earth science and physics. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 88% 49%
Black 7% 19%
Hispanic 3% 22%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian 1% 8%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 129%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 21%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 80%N/A76%
Female 86%N/A79%
Male 74%N/A71%
Asian or Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander 88%N/A81%
Black or African American 78%N/A61%
White 79%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 64%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 84%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 68%N/A56%
General-Education students 82%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 4%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 9%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 1%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

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