ABOUT US:

The Amherst Central School District is comprised of two elementary schools, Windermere Boulevard on the west and Smallwood Drive on the east, Amherst Middle School on the south and Amherst Central High School in the middle of the district.  A comprehensive educational program is offered to all students, including those needing special education.

Smallwood Drive School serves approximately 680 students from kindergarten through grade 5.  Windermere Boulevard School serves approximately 674 students from kindergarten through grade 5.  The middle school houses grades 6 – 8 and has enrollment of approximately 685 students.  The school was built in 1955.  The high school, our oldest building, houses 791 students in grades 9 – 12, and offers a variety of courses including numerous advanced placement courses. 

Amherst has adopted an expansive plan to incorporate state-of-the-art equipment into every phase of the educational system.  Integrated learning environments will enhance the teaching process in vital new ways encouraging problem solving, exploration and creativity in the classroom.  The district’s music and art programs have been recognized throughout the state for their excellence.  We offer our students a full range of interscholastic and intramural athletic opportunities. 

In 2014, eighty-nine and half percent (89.5%) of our graduates (172) continued their education.  The Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES) provides special occupational and vocational education for some of our students, as well as students of 18 other subscribing school districts.  There are 293 faculty members and support staff of about 237. The average teacher’s salary is above the median for the surrounding area.

Additional Services:

A strong Alumni Foundation funds additional education programs in all the schools, plus oversees periodic reunions.

There are three PTAs; Smallwood, Windermere and a combined Middle School/High School.

By applying for a building permit, the schools may be used by outside organizations whose members are residents.