Amherst Central School District

The Amherst Central School District is located in Amherst, NY and includes 4 schools that serve 3,071 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Amherst Central School District spends $11,938 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Amherst Central School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Amherst Central School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 4% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Amherst Central School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Amherst Central School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.