Amherst Central High School
Amherst, NY · Amherst Central School District · Grades 9-12
77th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 93%· Stable
Amherst Central High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Amherst Central High School 77th of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 93% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 89th in 2022 to 93th in 2025.
Amherst Central High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Amherst Central High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 886 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.3% | 62.8% | ▼ 7.5 pts | |
| Black | 17.2% | 13.8% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 12.8% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.8% | 4.5% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Amherst Central High School
Typical home value $319K in zip 14226 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Amherst Central High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Cleveland Hill High SchoolCleveland Hill Union Free School District · 1.5 mi away397th of 1,137
ELA 78% · Math 59% - 6Frederick Olmsted #156Buffalo City School District · 2.3 mi away520th of 1,137
ELA 62% · Math 61% - 3Middle Early College High SchoolBuffalo City School District · 2.5 mi away811th of 1,137
ELA 70% · Math 25% - 3Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative TechnolgyBuffalo City School District · 2.5 mi away856th of 1,137
ELA 60% · Math 28% - 1Academy SchoolBuffalo City School District · 2.6 mi away1,135th of 1,137
ELA 13% · Math 7% - 5Maryvale High SchoolCheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District · 2.7 mi away607th of 1,137
ELA 64% · Math 50% - 3Kenmore East Senior High SchoolKenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District · 2.9 mi away895th of 1,137
ELA 36% · Math 49% - 10Williamsville South High SchoolWilliamsville Central School District · 3 mi away67th of 1,137
ELA 94% · Math 85%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Amherst Central High School in?
Amherst Central High School is part of the Amherst Central School District district in Amherst, New York.
Is Amherst Central High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Amherst Central High School 77th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 93% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Amherst Central High School?
White 63%, Black 14%, Asian 13%, Hispanic 6% (886 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Amherst Central High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14226 is $319K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.