CHEEKTOWAGA HIGH SCHOOL

www.cheektowagak12.org

705 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cheektowaga High School, located at 3600 Union Road in Cheektowaga, New York, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Cheektowaga Central School District. The school provides a comprehensive educational environment focused on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics, career-technical education, and various extracurricular opportunities. By fostering a supportive community culture, the school aims to challenge its diverse student body while promoting personal growth, critical thinking, and civic responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, Cheektowaga High School emphasizes a well-rounded experience by offering a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts, and student-led clubs. These activities are designed to build school spirit, leadership, and collaboration among students. As part of the Cheektowaga Central School District, the high school leverages local resources and technology to enhance learning outcomes, ensuring that students are equipped with the tools necessary to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. Additional information regarding curriculum, district news, and academic calendars can be found on their official website at http://www.cheektowagacentral.org.

705

Total Students

65.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHEEKTOWAGA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	65
Black	285
Asian	90
Two or More	36
American Indian	3

Black
285 (40.4 %)
White
226 (32.1 %)
Asian
90 (12.8 %)
Hispanic
65 (9.2 %)
Two or More
36 (5.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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:	CHEEKTOWAGA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)686-3602
Website:	http://www.cheektowagak12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	446
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 9 165

Grade 10 181

Grade 11 161

Grade 12 177

Ungraded 21