Sweet Home High School, sometimes called Sweet Home Senior High, is a New York State public high school located at 1901 Sweet Home Road in Amherst, New York. Sweet Home High School educates students in grades 9 through 12 and is one of seven schools in the Sweet Home Central School District.
Serving 1,105 students in grades 9-12, Sweet Home Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sweet Home Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sweet Home Senior High School's student population of 1,105 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student, One Community, Ready for the Future.
School Rankings
Sweet Home Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweet Home Senior High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2670 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
7%
31%
Black
24%
15%
White
53%
39%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet Home Senior High School's ranking?
Sweet Home Senior High School is ranked #2670 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sweet Home Senior High School often compared to?
Sweet Home Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williamsville North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sweet Home Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Sweet Home Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sweet Home Senior High School?
1,105 students attend Sweet Home Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sweet Home Senior High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweet Home Senior High School?
Sweet Home Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sweet Home Senior High School offer ?
Sweet Home Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sweet Home Senior High School part of?
Sweet Home Senior High School is part of Sweet Home Central School District.
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