NEWFANE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.newfane.wnyric.org

435 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Newfane Senior High School, located in Newfane, New York, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Newfane Central School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a balanced educational approach that integrates core subjects with opportunities for elective exploration and skill development.

Beyond academics, Newfane Senior High School places a strong focus on fostering a supportive and engaging school culture. The "Panthers" community is active in a variety of extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics, student government, and various arts and enrichment clubs, which are encouraged to help students build leadership skills and school spirit. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and personal growth, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared to meet the challenges of their future endeavors.

435

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEWFANE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	5
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

White
394 (90.6 %)
Two or More
27 (6.2 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	NEWFANE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)778-6451
Website:	http://www.newfane.wnyric.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 6 1

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 2

Grade 9 105

Grade 10 105

Grade 11 105

Grade 12 111

Ungraded 5