SALAMANCA HIGH SCHOOL
481 Students
High School 8th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 229 |
| Hispanic | 29 |
| Black | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 27 |
| American Indian | 189 |
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White229 (47.6 %)
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American Indian189 (39.3 %)
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Hispanic29 (6.0 %)
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Two or More27 (5.6 %)
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Black5 (1.0 %)
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Asian2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 116 |
| Grade 9 | 91 |
| Grade 10 | 85 |
| Grade 11 | 98 |
| Grade 12 | 85 |
| Ungraded | 6 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 227 | 47.2% |
| Male | 254 | 52.8% |
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
High School 6th - 12th