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Amherst Central High School

Amherst, New York · Grades 9 to 12 · Amherst Central School District

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About Amherst Central High School

Located in Amherst, New York, Amherst Central High School is a public school for grades 9 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 865 students enrolled. There are about 10.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (80.3 teachers in all). Families comparing options will find 100 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 4 schools in Amherst Central School District. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Erie County.

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School facts

Address	4301 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226
Phone	(716) 362-8100
School district	Amherst Central School District
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	865
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	80.3
Students per teacher	10.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Erie County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360292000061). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Amherst Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Amherst · 0.5 mi The Park School of BuffaloPrivate · Grades PreK to 12Snyder, NY · 0.6 mi St Benedict SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Amherst · 0.6 mi Chc Learning CenterPrivate · Grades PreKAmherst · 0.7 mi Christ the King Elementary SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Amherst · 0.9 mi Smallwood Drive SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Amherst · 0.9 mi Highgate HeightsPublic · Grades PreK to 8Buffalo, NY · 1.2 mi Windermere Blvd SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Amherst · 1.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Amherst Central High School serve?

Amherst Central High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Amherst Central High School?

Amherst Central High School reported 865 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Amherst Central High School?

About 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 865 students and 80.3 teachers in federal data.

Is Amherst Central High School a public or charter school?

Amherst Central High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Amherst Central High School in?

Amherst Central High School is part of Amherst Central School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/amherst-central-school-district/

Where is Amherst Central High School located?

Amherst Central High School is at 4301 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226. The phone number is (716) 362-8100.

How many other schools are near Amherst Central High School?

There are 100 other schools within 5 miles of Amherst Central High School in our directory.