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Alden Senior High School

Summary:

Alden Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 498 students. Located in Alden, New York, the school is part of the Alden Central School District, which is ranked 340 out of 865 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alden Senior High School consistently performs well academically, with high proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams that exceed state averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra II (86.36%), English Language Arts (97.66%), and Physics (94.12%). The school also maintains a strong 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.3% to 93.9% over the past few years, and a relatively low dropout rate between 3.4% and 10.0%. While the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, its performance in this metric is still better than the state average. Notably, Alden Senior High School demonstrates equitable outcomes across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Williamsville South High School, West Seneca East Senior High School, and Alexander Middle School-High School, Alden Senior High School generally outperforms many of them in academic achievement, graduation rates, and other key metrics. This suggests that the school is providing a high-quality education that is competitive within the region and a valuable asset to the Alden community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 13190 Park St
       Alden, NY  14004-1099

(716) 937-9116

District: Alden Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,329 Help


Feeder schools for Alden Senior High School:

Elementary:    Alden Primary At Townline
Middle:    Alden Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  496

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
Hispanic:
2.4%
Asian:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.6% Help


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Compare Details Alden Senior High School ranks better than 85% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.27. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Alden Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), Hispanic (2.4%), American Indian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alden Senior High School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alden Senior High School is $15,329.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alden Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alden Senior High School 186th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Alden Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Alden Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Alden Central School District 340th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alden Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Alden Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 71.16 146th 935 84.4%
2006 73.08 128th 986 87.0%
2007 75.85 68th 1002 93.2%
2008 77.32 44th 1027 95.7%
2009 80.28 12th 1086 98.9%
2010 79.62 30th 1117 97.3%
2011 74.99 137th 1165 88.2%
2012 78.11 111th 1198 90.7%
2013 76.69 159th 1217 86.9%
2014 74.62 152nd 1237 87.7%
2015 75.82 126th 1255 90.0%
2016 74.11 156th 1255 87.6%
2017 75.16 177th 1221 85.5%
2018 79.27 100th 1210 91.7%
2019 80.72 79th 1207 93.5%
2022 68.45 343rd 1190 71.2%
2023 72.60 278th 1228 77.4%
2024 77.27 186th 1242 85.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alden Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.71 77th 1095 93.0%
2019 90.56 46th 1132 95.9%
2022 73.07 188th 1038 81.9%
2023 74.23 183rd 1130 83.8%
2024 76.69 181st 1144 84.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alden Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.79 68th 1154 94.1%
2019 82.68 45th 1179 96.2%
2022 70.80 185th 1101 83.2%
2023 72.38 181st 1155 84.3%
2024 78.36 95th 1170 91.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Alden Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.57 135th 1176 88.5%
2019 81.02 70th 1193 94.1%
2022 69.13 319th 1155 72.4%
2023 71.20 323rd 1197 73.0%
2024 78.50 149th 1219 87.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Alden Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.03 90th 1176 92.3%
2019 78.64 114th 1190 90.4%
2022 65.08 380th 1154 67.1%
2023 73.35 250th 1191 79.0%
2024 74.45 231st 1211 80.9%
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Rank History for White students at Alden Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.32 89th 793 88.8%
2022 64.13 217th 738 70.6%
2023 56.85 331st 776 57.3%
2024 67.77 195th 781 75.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Alden Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 638 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 642
1990 586 2 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 594
1991 554 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 559
1992 553 0 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 560
1993 567 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 569
1994 577 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1995 619 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1996 619 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1997 641 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1998 630 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1999 657 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2000 655 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2001 666 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2002 698 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2003 698 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2004 690 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2005 679 5 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2006 652 7 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 665
2007 663 6 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 674
2008 678 6 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 688
2009 655 6 3 1 2 n/a n/a 1 668
2010 624 5 3 1 1 n/a n/a 1 635
2011 614 3 4 5 3 0 2 0 631
2012 578 3 3 5 3 0 2 0 594
2013 561 6 4 5 2 0 1 0 579
2014 555 6 5 4 3 0 2 0 575
2015 569 7 7 1 1 0 1 0 586
2016 550 9 5 2 0 0 2 0 568
2017 538 6 5 3 0 0 3 0 555
2018 537 6 6 2 0 0 1 0 552
2019 496 7 4 2 1 0 1 0 511
2020 496 4 3 6 0 0 2 0 511
2021 477 2 5 9 0 0 4 0 497
2022 486 2 4 11 2 0 3 0 508
2023 471 1 5 12 4 1 4 0 498
2024 469 1 5 12 5 1 3 0 496

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alden Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 642 53.2 12.0 n/a
1990 594 46.6 12.7 n/a
1991 559 48.7 11.4 n/a
1992 560 46.2 12.1 n/a
1993 569 39.2 14.5 n/a
1994 578 35.7 16.2 7.3
1995 619 39.5 15.7 7.6
1996 619 39.5 15.7 7.6
1997 641 42.6 15.0 6.7
1998 631 43.6 14.5 6.5
1999 658 43.1 15.3 7.4
2000 659 49.3 13.4 22.6
2001 670 51.8 12.9 12.4
2002 706 50.6 14.0 14
2003 706 50.6 14.0 14
2004 697 n/a n/a n/a
2005 687 53.2 12.9 14.7
2006 665 55.0 12.1 15.2
2007 674 53.6 12.6 18.5
2008 688 53.4 12.9 18.9
2009 668 54.0 12.4 18.3
2010 635 48.8 13.0 23
2011 631 42.5 14.8 23.9
2012 594 39.1 15.1 n/a
2013 579 33.7 17.1 26.9
2014 575 36.2 15.8 0
2015 586 39.0 15.0 28
2016 568 39.0 14.5 23.2
2017 555 31.8 17.4 18.6
2018 552 39.9 13.8 19.9
2019 511 35.7 14.2 28.6
2020 511 43.4 11.7 27.4
2021 497 36.8 13.4 25.2
2022 508 36.5 13.8 23.6
2023 498 36.1 13.7 25.7
2024 496 34.3 14.4 27.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alden Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 642 53.2 12.0 n/a
1990 594 46.6 12.7 n/a
1991 559 48.7 11.4 n/a
1992 560 46.2 12.1 n/a
1993 569 39.2 14.5 n/a
1994 578 35.7 16.2 7.3
1995 619 39.5 15.7 7.6
1996 619 39.5 15.7 7.6
1997 641 42.6 15.0 6.7
1998 631 43.6 14.5 6.5
1999 658 43.1 15.3 7.4
2000 659 49.3 13.4 22.6
2001 670 51.8 12.9 12.4
2002 706 50.6 14.0 14
2003 706 50.6 14.0 14
2004 697 n/a n/a n/a
2005 687 53.2 12.9 14.7
2006 665 55.0 12.1 15.2
2007 674 53.6 12.6 18.5
2008 688 53.4 12.9 18.9
2009 668 54.0 12.4 18.3
2010 635 48.8 13.0 23
2011 631 42.5 14.8 23.9
2012 594 39.1 15.1 n/a
2013 579 33.7 17.1 26.9
2014 575 36.2 15.8 0
2015 586 39.0 15.0 28
2016 568 39.0 14.5 23.2
2017 555 31.8 17.4 18.6
2018 552 39.9 13.8 19.9
2019 511 35.7 14.2 28.6
2020 511 43.4 11.7 27.4
2021 497 36.8 13.4 25.2
2022 508 36.5 13.8 23.6
2023 498 36.1 13.7 25.7
2024 496 34.3 14.4 27.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Alden Senior High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201388.8%0.9%0.2%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%88.8%
201498.4%1.1%0.2%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.4%
201598.8%0.7%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.3%99.1%99.3%
201699.1%0.9%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201798.9%0.7%0.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201898.9%0.9%0.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201999.0%0.0%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
202099.4%0.0%99.4%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.4%99.8%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alden Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $326 (2.4%) $13,241 (97.6%) $13,567
2020 $314 (2.4%) $12,718 (97.6%) $13,032
2021 $448 (3.0%) $14,305 (97.0%) $14,753
2022 $744 (5.2%) $13,625 (94.8%) $14,369
2023 $851 (5.6%) $14,478 (94.4%) $15,329

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alden Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 79th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 278th of 1228 High schools
 16.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Alden Senior High School)99.185.6
 13.6%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Alden Central School District)9887.5
 10.5%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Alden Senior High School)88.268.7
 19.6%
   End of Course Chemistry (Alden Central School District)88.268.7
 19.6%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Alden Senior High School)98.488.2
 10.2%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Alden Central School District)98.488.2
 10.2%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Alden Senior High School)9789.4
 7.7%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Alden Central School District)94.388.1
 6.2%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Alden Senior High School)82.764
 18.7%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Alden Central School District)82.764
 18.7%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Alden Senior High School)92.778.8
 14%
   End of Course Earth Science (Alden Central School District)9278.8
 13.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Alden Senior High School)10084.3
 15.8%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Alden Central School District)10083
 17.1%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Alden Senior High School)91.784.3
 7.4%
   End of Course Living Environment (Alden Central School District)91.787.8
 3.8%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Alden Senior High School)94.4100
 5.6%
   End of Course Physics (Alden Central School District)94.4100
 5.6%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Alden Senior High School)94.889.4
 5.4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Alden Central School District)94.989.4
 5.5%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students511498
 2.5%
African American71
 85.7%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic212
 500%
Pacific Islander01
White496471
 5%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.6%25.7%
 2.9%

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Alden Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alden Primary At Townline
Middle : Alden Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 496 students attended Alden Senior High School.

Alden Senior High School ranks 186th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Alden Senior High School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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