Skip to Main Content
© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
Public School0
Williamsville Central School District

Williamsville South High School

#5 in Best Public High Schools in Buffalo Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Williamsville, NY
  • 215 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
    View Full Report Card
    Williamsville South High School is a highly rated, public school located in Williamsville, NY. It has 974 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 98% of students are at least proficient in math and 97% in reading.
    williamsvillek12.org
    (716) 626-8200
    5950 Main St
    Williamsville, NY 14221

    Williamsville South High School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    97%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    98%
    Average Graduation Rate
    93%
    Average SAT
    1220
    210 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    68 responses
    AP Enrollment
    38%
    Niche College Admissions Calculator
    Popular Colleges

    Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      A-
    Median Household Income
    $73,935
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,079
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $194,200
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    88%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.16 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.16 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 73 responses
    Report
    • Homecoming Activities
      22%
    • Football Games
      15%
    • Graduating on the front lawn
      14%
    • Prom
      14%
    • Pep Rally
      12%
    • Spirit weeks
      11%
    • Drama Productions
      8%

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    974
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    16%
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.17 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.17 responses
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.17 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $82,120
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    1.8%
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.30 responses
    87%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.30 responses
    83%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.30 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $16,362/ year
    National
    $12,239
    97%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.32 responses
    41%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.32 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.32 responses
    Schools like Williamsville South High School
    More

    Williamsville South High School Reviews

    215 reviews
    All Categories
    I will always have a soft spot for williamsville south, The education environment, was challenging yet, engaing. I was always supported by faculty, teachers and my peers to try new things,take new classes, and partiscipate in clubs and activities outside of the regular school day. By the end of my senior year, I was the President of The Gay Straight Allience , And active member of 4years in my School Drama club (Stage crew), As well as a mentor player, in the Wind Emsemble.
    I took many AP, and honors courses in highschool. If i was struggling at all there were always resourses availible to help me out. I could ask my teacher, my peers, go to the library for extra help, or stay after school with a small study group to make sure i was staying on track.
    Start Your Review of Williamsville South High School
    Rate It!
    Williamsville South High School has much to offer with it's many Clubs, Sports and Music programs. I have enjoyed being a part of their Wind Ensemble and Project Lead the Way Tech classes. These are my favorite classes that I feel will help me so much with my future goals and plans for College and my career. In band I love being a part of the concerts and Marching band. We participate in Marching Band in a Homecoming and Memorial Day Parade. But playing in only two parades does not seem like enough since everyone in Band enjoys the marching part of Band. We play during the Homecoming game but that is it for the football games. I wish Marching Band would be able to perform at every football game. I do not think it would be asking too much since everyone in band loves the Marching Band requirements. Because many students participate in watching the football games I think it would add to the school spirit and enrich Williamsville South High school.
    I have been at Williamsville South for 4 years and before that my mom and my aunts went there as well. The school building itself has a lot of character with a bell tower and pillars. There is no resemblance to an office building at all, like some other schools have. There have been many improvements over the time I have spent there. They have upgrade the foot ball field and the parking lot as well as the flow of traffic. It is a shame that recently they filled in the swimming pool as it makes it very difficult for the swim team to practice and we must travel to another school in the district. The pool was not the correct size or depth. There are plenty of clubs and sports. They have a very strong music program in the district, which I love. The class size, on average, is about 25 students and there is no over crowding in the school. The Williamsville School District is one of the best in WNY and it shows!