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Thomas High School

Summary:

Thomas High School is a public high school located in Webster, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,258 students. The school is part of the Webster Central School District, which is ranked 282 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thomas High School has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 15% of New York high schools for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 203 out of 1,242 high schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform the state and district averages on Regents/Common Core exams across various subjects, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points higher. Thomas High School also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.3% to 95.7%, and low dropout rates, outperforming the state and district. The school's performance is strong across diverse student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, and multi-racial students, as well as English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, Webster-Schroeder High School (in the same district) generally lags behind Thomas High School in academic performance, while Northeast College Preparatory High School (in the Rochester City School District) performs significantly lower across all academic measures. In contrast, Penfield Senior High School, another high-performing suburban school, is comparable to Thomas High School in many academic areas, suggesting they may share effective educational practices.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 800 Five Mile Line Rd
       Webster, NY  14580-2699

(585) 671-7520

District: Webster Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
203rd of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,856 Help


Feeder schools for Thomas High School:

Elementary:    Dewitt Road Elementary School
    Klem Road North Elementary School
    Klem Road South Elementary School
    Schlegel Road Elementary School
Middle:    Willink Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  1,234

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.8%
Hispanic:
7.0%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29% Help


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Compare Details Thomas High School ranks better than 83.7% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.63. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Thomas 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 (81.8%), Hispanic (7%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas High School is 11.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas High School is $11,856.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas High School 203rd of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Thomas High School in the ranking list.)

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Webster Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Central School District 282nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas High School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 64.08 314th 935 66.4%
2006 62.86 366th 986 62.9%
2007 68.23 236th 1002 76.4%
2008 69.95 222nd 1027 78.4%
2009 71.65 180th 1086 83.4%
2010 64.92 354th 1117 68.3%
2011 71.29 225th 1165 80.7%
2012 79.58 78th 1198 93.5%
2013 80.28 77th 1217 93.7%
2014 74.97 142nd 1237 88.5%
2015 80.12 63rd 1255 95.0%
2016 78.30 99th 1255 92.1%
2017 82.60 76th 1221 93.8%
2018 78.14 136th 1210 88.8%
2019 78.71 131st 1207 89.1%
2021 76.73 72nd 519 86.1%
2022 78.49 140th 1190 88.2%
2023 77.74 167th 1228 86.4%
2024 76.63 203rd 1242 83.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.84 112th 157 28.7%
2022 63.03 70th 212 67.0%
2023 66.65 82nd 272 69.9%
2024 74.22 59th 306 80.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.94 51st 637 92.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.61 192nd 1095 82.5%
2019 80.37 147th 1132 87.0%
2022 75.04 164th 1038 84.2%
2023 71.88 210th 1130 81.4%
2024 73.97 213th 1144 81.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.79 267th 1154 76.9%
2019 71.57 185th 1179 84.3%
2023 67.05 259th 1155 77.6%
2024 68.66 241st 1170 79.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.79 152nd 1176 87.1%
2019 77.61 159th 1193 86.7%
2022 79.02 133rd 1155 88.5%
2023 77.79 177th 1197 85.2%
2024 78.33 156th 1219 87.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.95 117th 1176 90.1%
2019 78.29 123rd 1190 89.7%
2021 68.39 81st 354 77.1%
2022 76.27 167th 1154 85.5%
2023 77.13 163rd 1191 86.3%
2024 75.01 219th 1211 81.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.80 108th 426 74.6%
2019 79.27 7th 447 98.4%
2022 68.27 130th 386 66.3%
2023 58.35 194th 424 54.2%
2024 54.91 203rd 426 52.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.30 134th 679 80.3%
2019 73.90 106th 686 84.5%
2022 82.67 53rd 593 91.1%
2023 47.76 297th 671 55.7%
2024 53.96 271st 690 60.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.14 207th 791 73.8%
2019 71.03 183rd 815 77.5%
2022 78.03 106th 760 86.1%
2023 63.72 244th 851 71.3%
2024 72.07 176th 865 79.7%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.41 127th 765 83.4%
2019 72.39 116th 793 85.4%
2022 67.58 166th 738 77.5%
2023 70.11 148th 776 80.9%
2024 67.69 196th 781 74.9%
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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 Thomas High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 985 14 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1022
2003 985 14 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1022
2004 1330 19 22 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1384
2005 1305 28 25 15 1 n/a n/a 0 1374
2006 1384 50 28 22 3 n/a n/a 0 1487
2007 1374 42 31 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1465
2008 1366 44 32 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1469
2009 1381 43 27 30 0 n/a n/a 0 1481
2010 1349 34 24 32 1 n/a n/a 0 1440
2011 1368 34 20 34 2 0 0 0 1458
2012 1307 32 31 37 2 0 0 0 1409
2013 1269 30 34 44 2 0 6 0 1385
2014 1233 40 32 43 1 0 12 0 1361
2015 1182 35 31 52 0 0 8 0 1308
2016 1202 28 27 57 1 0 15 0 1330
2017 1168 39 29 53 2 1 18 0 1310
2018 1185 34 26 58 3 1 22 0 1329
2019 1175 36 27 51 3 1 28 0 1321
2020 1137 37 31 57 2 1 31 0 1296
2021 1122 32 29 55 2 0 34 0 1274
2022 1092 37 30 59 1 1 43 1 1264
2023 1063 48 34 68 2 1 42 0 1258
2024 1010 56 30 86 2 1 49 0 1234

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 Thomas High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1022 78.9 13.0 4.3
2003 1022 78.9 13.0 4.3
2004 1384 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1374 108.6 12.7 3.9
2006 1487 107.0 13.9 4.3
2007 1465 112.3 13.0 8.4
2008 1469 111.9 13.1 10.2
2009 1481 111.5 13.3 10.5
2010 1440 115.8 12.4 7.4
2011 1458 99.2 14.6 7.6
2012 1409 98.2 14.3 9.7
2013 1385 100.3 13.8 9.5
2014 1361 94.9 14.3 8.1
2015 1308 102.0 12.8 10.9
2016 1330 95.0 14.0 10.8
2017 1310 83.1 15.7 6.6
2018 1329 95.0 13.9 17.8
2019 1321 92.7 14.2 17
2020 1296 115.5 11.2 19.6
2021 1274 110.2 11.5 20.5
2022 1264 97.4 12.9 23
2023 1258 106.0 11.8 26.5
2024 1234 110.5 11.1 29

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 Thomas High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1022 78.9 13.0 4.3
2003 1022 78.9 13.0 4.3
2004 1384 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1374 108.6 12.7 3.9
2006 1487 107.0 13.9 4.3
2007 1465 112.3 13.0 8.4
2008 1469 111.9 13.1 10.2
2009 1481 111.5 13.3 10.5
2010 1440 115.8 12.4 7.4
2011 1458 99.2 14.6 7.6
2012 1409 98.2 14.3 9.7
2013 1385 100.3 13.8 9.5
2014 1361 94.9 14.3 8.1
2015 1308 102.0 12.8 10.9
2016 1330 95.0 14.0 10.8
2017 1310 83.1 15.7 6.6
2018 1329 95.0 13.9 17.8
2019 1321 92.7 14.2 17
2020 1296 115.5 11.2 19.6
2021 1274 110.2 11.5 20.5
2022 1264 97.4 12.9 23
2023 1258 106.0 11.8 26.5
2024 1234 110.5 11.1 29

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.1%0.3%0.2%99.4%99.3%99.1%99.1%99.4%99.4%99.2%
201499.1%0.4%0.5%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201599.5%0.2%0.2%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201699.5%0.4%0.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201795.9%0.7%0.3%99.6%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.7%99.8%99.8%
201898.7%0.7%0.4%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%99.6%
201999.0%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.4%99.3%99.4%99.5%99.5%99.4%
202099.2%0.0%99.8%100.0%99.9%100.0%99.8%99.7%100.0%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $10,314 (100.0%) $10,314
2020 $00 (0.0%) $10,434 (100.0%) $10,434
2021 $609 (5.2%) $11,037 (94.8%) $11,646
2022 $1,072 (9.4%) $10,390 (90.7%) $11,461
2023 $1,592 (13.4%) $10,264 (86.6%) $11,856

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 131st of 1207 High schoolsRanks 167th of 1228 High schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Thomas High School)88.376.2
 12.1%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Webster Central School District)94.386.2
 8.1%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Thomas High School)8691.6
 5.6%
   End of Course Chemistry (Webster Central School District)84.782.5
 2.2%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Thomas High School)94.587.6
 6.9%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Webster Central School District)93.986.7
 7.2%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Thomas High School)96.294.6
 1.6%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Webster Central School District)93.690.6
 3%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Thomas High School)89.978.2
 11.8%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Webster Central School District)84.269.6
 14.6%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Thomas High School)85.876.2
 9.5%
   End of Course Earth Science (Webster Central School District)85.282.5
 2.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Thomas High School)96.384.1
 12.2%
   End of Course Living Environment (Webster Central School District)9688.3
 7.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Thomas High School)98.698.2
 0.4%
   End of Course Physics (Webster Central School District)9798.5
 1.5%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Thomas High School)94.391.4
 2.8%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Webster Central School District)87.587.4
 0.1%
   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 Students13211258
 4.8%
African American3648
 33.3%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian2734
 25.9%
Hispanic5168
 33.3%
Pacific Islander11
White11751063
 9.5%
Two or More Races2842
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17%26.5%
 9.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas High School

Thomas High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dewitt Road Elementary School
Elementary : Klem Road North Elementary School
Elementary : Klem Road South Elementary School
Elementary : Schlegel Road Elementary School
Middle : Willink Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,234 students attended Thomas High School.

Thomas High School ranks 203rd of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Thomas High School are 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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