Cheektowaga High School in Cheektowaga, NY

At a glance

Reported students

682

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

66.92

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New York high enrollment

70th percentile

Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

682

Cheektowaga High School: 682 reported students.

State peer staffing position

39th percentile

10.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 696
Teachers (FTE): 61
Student–teacher ratio: 11.4:1

What the reported data says about Cheektowaga High School

Cheektowaga High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cheektowaga. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Cheektowaga Central School District. NCES reports 682 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, close to the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (35.5%) and White (32%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Cheektowaga High School

1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 4%
Students with disabilities: 16.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 66.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White32%
Hispanic9.4%
Black35.5%
Asian17.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial5.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

6 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Cheektowaga Middle School

Middle · Grades 04–08

677 reported students

Union East Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

963 reported students

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Public schools near Cheektowaga High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Maryvale High School High · Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District	09–12	660	1.8 mi
Cleveland Hill High School High · Cleveland Hill Union Free School District	09–12	398	2.4 mi
John F Kennedy Senior High School High · Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District	09–12	353	2.6 mi
Frederick Olmsted #156 High · Buffalo City School District	05–12	928	3 mi
Depew High School High · Depew Union Free School District	09–12	581	3.2 mi
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 High · Buffalo City School District	09–12	438	3.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Cheektowaga High School

What grades does Cheektowaga High School serve?

Cheektowaga High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Cheektowaga Central School District.

How many students attend Cheektowaga High School?

Cheektowaga High School reported 682 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 696 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Cheektowaga High School?

The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 682 students and 66.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Cheektowaga High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Cheektowaga High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cheektowaga Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Cheektowaga High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

66.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Cheektowaga High School in?

Cheektowaga High School is part of Cheektowaga Central School District, based in Cheektowaga, NY, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Cheektowaga High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maryvale High School (1.8 mi), Cleveland Hill High School (2.4 mi), John F Kennedy Senior High School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.