For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 896 students in Dunkirk, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in Dunkirk, NY is Dunkirk Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunkirk, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Dunkirk have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Dunkirk, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dunkirk Senior High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dunkirk, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunkirk Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
75 W 6th St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Gr: 7-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dunkirk, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dunkirk, NY include Dunkirk Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dunkirk?
1 public high schools are located in Dunkirk.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunkirk?
Dunkirk public high schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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