School Profile

Overview

Westfield Academy and Central School District, covering 49 square miles, houses kindergarten through twelfth grade at one campus and the high school provides a four-year comprehensive program for approximately 300 students.  The school is certified by the New York State Department of Education and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.  It has been specifically recognized for its high percentage of students receiving Regents diplomas. Diverse offerings in English, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, Languages, Fine Arts and Practical Arts, plus a computer literacy program available in every grade including kindergarten, provide the flexibility to tailor individual educational programs to the abilities and needs of each student. The community has completed a major renovation of the school in order to meet the needs of the 21st century.

Curriculum

Westfield Academy and Central Schools recognize individual differences in its students.  In an effort to increase students’ interest and success, some classes are assembled on the basis of ability and achievement.  Courses may be selected from one of the following programs.

Advanced Placement (AP) - Student selection for this program is based upon performance in a related honors class, student achievement and teacher evaluation.  The courses are designed to prepare students for the AP examinations and accelerated college courses.

Regents - Student selection for this program is based upon ability, standardized test scores, past grades, student interviews, and teacher evaluations of creativity, interest, and initiative.

Local - This program serves students with diverse academic skills and goals.

Individualized - This program is designed for students who perform below grade level in courses of the local curriculum.  Full credit is awarded for successful completion of developmental courses.

Westfield Academy and Central School Information
http://wacs.wnyric.org/

School Directory

Elementary Office - 326-2180
Elementary Principal - Sue Benson
Secondary School Office - 326-2151
Secondary School Principal  -
District Office - 326-2151
Interim Superintendent of Schools - Charles Pegan
Business Manager/District Clerk - Alan Holbrook
Report Student Absences - 326-9227
Parent Connection - 326-2151
Provides “contact parents” for families new to our area.  These parents will help answer any questions.

2006-2007 Enrollment: 84
2006-2007 Expenditure per Pupil - $10,960 
Average Teaching Experience - 14 years
Teachers with Master’s Degree - 81
Number of Employees - 173 total
• Administrative - 4
• Teaching Staff - 92
• Support Staff – 70

Class of 2006 Average SAT Scores with Comparisons

Verbal
Average Critical Reading Score for Class of 2006 – 475
NYS Average Critical Reading Score – 493
National Average Critical Reading Score – 503
Average Writing Score for Class of 2006 – 464
NYS Average Writing Score – 483
National Average Writing Score – 497

Math 
Average Math Score for Class of 2006 – 486
NYS Average Math Score – 510
National Average Math Score – 518

Post-Graduation Status for Class of 2006
4 Year College/University - 40%
2 Year College - 32%
Trade School – 8%
Employment - 14%
Military - 6%

Source: Westfield Academy & Central School

School Enrollment & Educational Attainment