Lackawanna High School vs West Seneca West Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lackawanna High School
Lackawanna · Public high · Grades 9–12
670 students
West Seneca West Senior High School
West Seneca · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,069 students
| Measure | Lackawanna High School Lackawanna, New York | West Seneca West Senior High School West Seneca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #527 of 1,079 | #246 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2389 of 16,910 | #500 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 670 | 1,069 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 1,069 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.9% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 95% |
| city | Lackawanna | West Seneca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Seneca West Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.5 vs 73.8).
- •West Seneca West Senior High School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 82%).
- •West Seneca West Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 87%).
- •West Seneca West Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 76.9%).
- •Lackawanna High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.6).
- •West Seneca West Senior High School is the larger school with 1,069 students compared with 670.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lackawanna High School better than West Seneca West Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Seneca West Senior High School ranks higher (86.5 vs 73.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lackawanna High School and West Seneca West Senior High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lackawanna and West Seneca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lackawanna High School: 670. West Seneca West Senior High School: 1,069. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lackawanna High School and West Seneca West Senior High School rank in New York?
Lackawanna High School is 527th of 1,079 and West Seneca West Senior High School is 246th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).