SWEET HOME SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1901 SWEET HOME RD
AMHERST, NY 14228

www.sweethomeschools.org

1,072 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sweet Home Senior High School, located in Amherst, New York, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Sweet Home Central School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a diverse extracurricular landscape, the school provides a comprehensive educational program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is well-regarded for its rigorous curriculum, which includes a robust selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college-level dual enrollment opportunities, and specialized programs in fine arts, technology, and vocational training.

Beyond the classroom, Sweet Home Senior High places a strong emphasis on fostering a well-rounded student experience. The school boasts a highly active athletic department and a wide array of student organizations, ranging from competitive robotics and academic clubs to theater and community service groups. With a focus on inclusive excellence and student-centered learning, the school community strives to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, civic engagement, and long-term success for its diverse student body.

1,072

Total Students

91.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SWEET HOME SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	614
Hispanic	77
Black	237
Asian	107
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
614 (57.3 %)
Black
237 (22.1 %)
Asian
107 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
77 (7.2 %)
Two or More
35 (3.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)250-1203
Website:	http://www.sweethomeschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,072
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	517
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 9 260

Grade 10 261

Grade 11 278

Grade 12 257

Ungraded 16