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Williamsville South High School

Public | 9-12 | 968 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted April 20, 2012

I am a freshman here. It's just amazing to see that a school can have virtually no bullying! I can't speak for athletics, but I can speak for the fantastic music program they have created. It's more than a bunch of notes on a page; it's a community that includes everyone.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 2, 2009

I recently transferred to South for my Junior year, because I was unhappy at the Catholic school I was in. The community of students here is fantastic, and very welcoming to new students. The academics are excellent as long as one challenges himself. As a transfer from a Catholic school, I love the fewer restrictions during the day. While it may seem unimportant overall, it's often the little things that make the difference between whether you are happy at your school or not.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 7, 2008

I moved to the school area for my Junior year. Great teachers, students and balance of academics and fun. The administration was fair, logical and progressive. The kids were friendly and appropriate.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2007

I moved here my sophmore year and all the kids were so inviting and took me in with open arms. There really aren't any cliques. I was sitting at a table full of friends my second week there and the teachers are always available to you. My guidance counselor is amazing, the best Ive ever had. and I can tell he really wants the best experience for me at this school and afterwards. I highly highly highly recommend it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 1, 2007

This is school is one of the only schools I have been to where the re are no cliques, there is no hate, and being different makes you cool.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 18, 2007

Only went here as a freshman, but this school has a lot of spirit. I really felt like a part of the community, and everyone I met was friendly.
—Submitted by Mathew Boban, a former student


Posted May 3, 2006

Williamsville South offers extremely high quality academic programs, a large variety of clubs, good sports teams, and a great music program. Teachers are caring and available to parents and students. The principal and his administrative assistants seem to be available and very capable. All in all, South has been a great experience for my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2004

I loved going to this school! The entire environment and community is geared toward helping every student, and encouraging every student to do their best. The current prinicpal is fantastic, truly a fair person and a wonderful role model, he actually cares about every student. I feel lucky to have attended such a warm school, and I feel that it has helped me to get into the great college that I now attend.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted May 4, 2004

This is the best of the Williamsville high schools! The smallest and most personal, there is more of a community atmosphere that promotes a feeling of belonging. There are generous teachers who love what they do and are truly interested in the student's well-being.
—Submitted by 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.

177 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

197 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%
Earth Science

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

147 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

262 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

176 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%
Global History and Geography

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

254 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%
Integrated Algebra

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

238 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
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.

269 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
U.S. History and Government

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

265 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
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 Students94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

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

Earth Science

All Students85%
Students with disabilities62%
General population92%

English

All Students98%
Students with disabilities87%
General population100%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Geometry

All Students98%
Students with disabilities100%
General population98%

Global History and Geography

All Students91%
Students with disabilities62%
General population95%

Integrated Algebra

All Students96%
Students with disabilities73%
General population100%

Italian

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

Living Environment

All Students95%
Students with disabilities68%
General population100%

Physics

All Students78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population78%

Spanish

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students96%
Students with disabilities77%
General population99%
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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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 85% 49%
Asian 6% 8%
Black 5% 19%
Two or more races 2% 1%
Hispanic 1% 22%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 113%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 91%N/A76%
Female 95%N/A79%
Male 86%N/A71%
Black or African American 77%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 70%N/A59%
White 92%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 90%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 91%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 73%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 3%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 8%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 0%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

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5950 Main St
Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: (716) 626-8200

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