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West Seneca East Senior High School

Public | 9-12 | 928 students
 

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  • Great learning experience with fun extracurricular activities.

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Posted January 19, 2012
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The majority of teachers do not contact parents if student are having problems and don't keep up with the parent portal or their webpages as far as progress, class materials, assignments, etc. Very disapointing if your child is considered average or below, for those with a child in the top 2% of the nation you should have no concerns.
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Posted November 19, 2008
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My son graduated from East in 2008. The teachers and staff are wonderful and communication between teachers and parents has been terrific. The peer acceptance was also great after dealing with the 'clicks' of catholic grammar school. I am very happy with the education that my son received at East and that my younger son continues to receive in the West Seneca School District.
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Posted December 6, 2007
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Great learning experience with fun extracurricular activities.
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Posted February 19, 2005
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West Seneca East Sr. employs only the area's finest faculty and staff. The students are unparalled. Everyone takes pride in their work and the school runs itself. Thank you to Mrs. Goshin for setting the groundwork and Mrs. LaPaglia for making East the finest school in the Southtowns!
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Posted January 4, 2005
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West Seneca East is a wonderful school The staff is great they help when ever is needed regardless if it is there major or not the academic programs are great all of their extracurricular activities are a great asset to the students it build confidence.
—Submitted by a former student

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Posted November 4, 2004
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My daughter graduated from WSE in 2001 and will be graduating with Honors from the University of Florida in May. I would have to disagree with the statement regarding East in respect to the administration. Not only does the staff and administration go above and beyond the call of duty to assist students, but they also contribute to helping students reach their highest potential. I am most proud of my daughter and her accomplishments. I believe part of her motivation and strive to succeed developed during her days at East. Ms. Goshin, the principal, is professional and also a very good role model.
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Posted September 1, 2004
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The administration hinders progress in the classroom. It's a shame, because they have a few great teachers and they can't live up to their potential.
—Submitted by Nicole Rall, a former student

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Posted September 9, 2003
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My daughter is a student at this school, and they have a tremendous teaching staff. A lot of young teachers, and many classes to choose from.
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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.

190 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

135 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%
Earth Science

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

183 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

233 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

267 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%
Global History and Geography

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

267 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%
Integrated Algebra

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

283 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.

301 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
U.S. History and Government

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

240 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Scale: % passing

About the tests

In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. 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 Students57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population88%

Earth Science

All Students83%
Students with disabilities13%
General population89%

English

All Students97%
Students with disabilities88%
General population97%

French

All Students96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population96%

Geometry

All Students78%
Students with disabilities39%
General population81%

Global History and Geography

All Students84%
Students with disabilities58%
General population89%

Integrated Algebra

All Students84%
Students with disabilities62%
General population88%

Italian

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

Living Environment

All Students96%
Students with disabilities79%
General population98%

Physics

All Students68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population68%

Spanish

All Students95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students93%
Students with disabilities63%
General population96%
Scale: % passing

About the tests

In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. 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.

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Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 51%
Black 2% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
Hispanic 1% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 13%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 91%N/A76%
Female 95%N/A79%
Male 87%N/A71%
White 93%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 82%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 92%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 79%N/A56%
General-Education students 93%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 15%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 2%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

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4760 Seneca St
West Seneca, NY 14224
Phone: (716) 677-3300

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