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Depew High School

Public | 9-12 | 634 students

 
 
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Posted February 14, 2006

I feel the academic programs for my 3 children in this school system is great. The music program could use some improvement by having a set time instead of taking students out of classes they should not miss. Also I feel the communication between teacher and parents seems to be lacking a bit. I am trying to improve this by weekly letters to the teachers as a better form of commuciation.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2005

I am a parent with 3 daughters currently in this school. They are doing well with their work and seem to like most of their teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 11, 2005

I am not a parent of this school, rather, a student. I can say, after only one year here, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. The teachers here find a way to relate to a student, and they make the classes interesting. The music department is awesome, this year, the Marching Band went to perform in Disney World, along with the Show Choir. The sports can be a little strict, but they always make us proud, and the coaches are spectacular. As art goes, there are many choices of electives, and there is one can relate to every student. The art teachers are very experienced, and are a great help to any student. The teachers are able to give more personal attention, and they are able to know every student's name. This school is great, and I look forward to graduating from here.
—Submitted by Steven, a student


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About these ratings

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.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%
Earth Science

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

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

170 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
Global History and Geography

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

173 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%
Integrated Algebra

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

147 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
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.

173 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
U.S. History and Government

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

172 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.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

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

Earth Science

All Students85%
Students with disabilities100%
General population83%

English

All Students94%
Students with disabilities80%
General population97%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Geometry

All Students85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students84%
Students with disabilities58%
General population87%

Integrated Algebra

All Students85%
Students with disabilities67%
General population89%

Italian

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

Living Environment

All Students99%
Students with disabilities92%
General population100%

Physics

All Students75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population75%

Spanish

All Students97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students93%
Students with disabilities89%
General population93%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 49%
Black 2% 19%
Asian 1% 8%
Hispanic 1% 22%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
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 137%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 20%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 82%N/A76%
Female 83%N/A79%
Male 81%N/A71%
Economically disadvantaged 67%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 86%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 73%N/A56%
General-Education students 83%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 20%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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5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
Phone: (716) 686-5095

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