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Gaskill Preparatory School vs. Niagara Falls High School

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School Overview

School
Gaskill Preparatory School
910 Hyde Park Blvd
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
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Bottom 50%
Niagara Falls High School
4455 Porter Rd
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
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Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 445 students in grades 7-8, Gaskill Preparatory School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,142 students in grades 9-12, Niagara Falls High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
9-12
Total Students
445 students
2,142 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gaskill Preparatory School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Niagara Falls High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gaskill Preparatory School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Niagara Falls High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
136 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gaskill Preparatory School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Niagara Falls High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gaskill Preparatory School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Niagara Falls City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Niagara Falls High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Niagara Falls City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4152 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3388 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gaskill Preparatory School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Niagara Falls High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gaskill Preparatory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niagara Falls High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gaskill Preparatory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niagara Falls High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gaskill Preparatory School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Niagara Falls High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
83%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Niagara Falls High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gaskill Preparatory School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Niagara Falls High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
229
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Grade 8 Students
215
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Grade 9 Students
-
534
Grade 10 Students
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542
Grade 11 Students
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519
Grade 12 Students
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513
Ungraded Students
1
34

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gaskill Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Niagara Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gaskill Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Niagara Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gaskill Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Niagara Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
43%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gaskill Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Niagara Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
25%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gaskill Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Niagara Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gaskill Preparatory School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Niagara Falls High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Niagara Falls City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gaskill Preparatory School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Niagara Falls High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gaskill Preparatory School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Niagara Falls High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gaskill Preparatory School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Niagara Falls High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Niagara Falls City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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