AMHERST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

www.amherstschools.org

870 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Amherst Central High School, located at 4301 Main Street in Amherst, New York, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Amherst Central School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous college-preparatory programs, and extensive elective options. The school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, critical thinking, and the development of well-rounded individuals prepared for post-secondary success.

Beyond the classroom, Amherst Central High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is deeply integrated into the local Amherst community, reflecting a philosophy that values civic engagement and collaborative learning. With its focus on both scholastic rigor and personal growth, the school aims to equip its diverse student body with the necessary tools to excel in an increasingly global society.

870

Total Students

81.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AMHERST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	555
Hispanic	56
Black	134
Asian	85
Two or More	35
American Indian	5

White
555 (63.8 %)
Black
134 (15.4 %)
Asian
85 (9.8 %)
Hispanic
56 (6.4 %)
Two or More
35 (4.0 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)362-8100
Website:	http://www.amherstschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	870
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 222

Grade 10 214

Grade 11 209

Grade 12 223

Ungraded 2