Amherst Central High School
School Overview
Amherst Central High School is a public school located in Amherst, New York. It is a school in Amherst Central School District district.
According to the New York state assessment result, more than 99% of students are proficient in Math learning and 95% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 164 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 15 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 164 students are attending Amherst Central High School. By gender, there are 81 and 83 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 78 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Amherst Central High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 78 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 78 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 41 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 10,232 Households |
| Population | 24,861 |
| Male | 11,820 |
| Female | 13,677 |
| Child Population | 7,653 |
| Total Housing Units | 10,664 Units |
| Average House Value | $171,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $926 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.10% |
| Average Household Income | $80,996 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 96.96% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Amherst Central High School offers 15 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 192 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 257 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Amherst Central High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 15 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 192 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 35 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 72 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 175 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 257 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Amherst Central School District
In Amherst Central School District, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in AMHERST, New York
5 private schools are serving students in AMHERST, New York. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.