Fredonia High School is a public high school in Fredonia, New York. The Fredonia Central School District owns two campuses, Wheelock and the Main Campus, but the entire student population is currently at the Main Campus due to declining enrollment.
Serving 489 students in grades 9-12, Fredonia High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fredonia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fredonia High School's student population of 489 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
School Motto
Paving innovative pathways to dynamic and global educational experiences
School Rankings
Fredonia High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fredonia High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#166 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
77%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hillbilly
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fredonia High School's ranking?
Fredonia High School is ranked #166 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Fredonia High School often compared to?
Fredonia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunkirk Senior High School, Southwestern Senior High School, Jamestown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fredonia High School?
The graduation rate of Fredonia High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fredonia High School?
489 students attend Fredonia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Fredonia High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fredonia High School?
Fredonia High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fredonia High School offer ?
Fredonia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fredonia High School part of?
Fredonia High School is part of Fredonia Central School District.
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