School Overview
Salamanca High School, located at 50 Iroquois Drive in Salamanca, New York, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Salamanca City Central School District. The school is situated in a unique position as the only public school district in New York State located entirely on an Indian reservation—the Allegany Territory of the Seneca Nation of Indians. This geography plays a central role in the school’s identity, fostering a deep commitment to integrating Seneca culture, history, and language into the academic curriculum to support and celebrate the heritage of its diverse student body.

Academically, the high school provides a comprehensive range of educational programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities. By balancing traditional New York State learning standards with a culturally responsive approach, Salamanca High School strives to empower its students, encouraging them to achieve personal success while maintaining a strong connection to their community and traditions.
481
Total Students
51.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SALAMANCA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White229
Hispanic29
Black5
Asian2
Two or More27
American Indian189
  • White
    229 (47.6 %)
  • American Indian
    189 (39.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (6.0 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (5.6 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (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: SALAMANCA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (716)945-2404
Website: http://www.salamancany.org
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 323
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19
Grades Taught
Grade 8 116
Grade 9 91
Grade 10 85
Grade 11 98
Grade 12 85
Ungraded 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SALAMANCA HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 8116
Grade 991
Grade 1085
Grade 1198
Grade 1285
Ungraded6
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SALAMANCA HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22747.2%
Male25452.8%