Lake Shore Central School
959 Beach Road
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 549-2300
Lake Shore Central Website: www.lakeshore.wnyric.org

Welcome to the Village of Angola's Web Site.
  Lake Shore Central School District, also known as Evans-Brant Central School District, is located in southern Erie County about 21 miles south of Buffalo, NY, with 12 miles of its western boundary on the Lake Erie shoreline. It is 65 square miles, and includes the Towns of Brant, Evans, and Eden, as well as the Villages of Angola and Farnham, and a portion of the Cattaraugus Indian Territory. The district was consolidated in 1961 and has overcome all typical merger issues in the many years since that date. A large portion of the land in the district is dedicated to agriculture. The largest employers include the district itself, with 62% of its employees residing inside the district; New Era Cap Company; and Goya Foods.

There are seven school buildings with an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students, Kindergarten through 12th grade, in 2007-08. In addition, about 8% of the total student population of the district attends private schools. Another 2% of students attend out-of-district schools for students with disabilities or for alternative education, and these students remain the responsibility of the district. Approximately 87% of the district’s students are White; 8% are Native American; 2% are African-American; 2% are Hispanic, and 1% are Asian. The free-reduced lunch rate is 32%, and 13.3% of students are classified as students with disabilities.

The district’s school buildings are well maintained and updated as needed. There are five K-5 community based elementary buildings, with one building housing a Universal Pre-K program. All elementary buildings have a “neighborhood feel” and offer full day kindergarten. The Middle School (grades 6-8) offers a range of programs and services to the district’s early adolescent population, including team teaching, enrichment and remediation programs, and a variety of co-curricular programs. The Senior High School offers a comprehensive educational program in full compliance with the challenging New York State Education Department’s graduation requirements. The Senior High houses a BOCES Career and Technical Academy, thus affording students easy access to a wide range of vocational programs. In addition, Advanced Placement and college credit courses are available to all students, as is a summer school program that serves all levels. Academic Intervention Services (AIS), Response To Intervention (RTI) and Gifted and Talented Curriculum (ALPHA) are also offered District-wide.

Ninety-eight percent of the teaching staff at Lake Shore is categorized as highly qualified by the NYS Education Department. The teacher to student ratio is about 1:18, and the district provides an on-going program of staff and curriculum development. Strong, positive relationships between the district and the community are further enhanced by active parent-teacher groups, which unite the school district with the community.

Lake Shore offers one of the most comprehensive technology systems in Western New York. Over 1500 computers are available with Internet access. Every classroom has access for voice, video and data within the district's infrastructure.

A comprehensive interscholastic and intrascholastic athletic program is in place and serves all secondary grade level students with a variety of teams. Lake Shore has an award winning, nationally recognized music department with band, chorus and orchestra programs at the elementary, middle and high school levels. There is strong support for both the visual arts and drama programs. The district’s community education program provides over 300 opportunities for residents to expand their learning opportunities throughout the year.

The community offers a wide variety of activities and access to beautiful beaches on Lake Erie, including Evangola State Park and Wendt Beach. Community sponsored recreational programs make use of the School District's physical education facilities, including Olympic size pools at the Middle and High School buildings. In addition, one of the region’s architectural treasures, Graycliff Estate designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is located within the district.

Lake Shore Central School District has many advantages and reasons to celebrate, but as with other districts, it is facing some new challenges. The graduation rate for all students needs to improve. In addition, the scores on NYS assessments in some grades and areas need improvement. Overall, the district is improving in all areas, and its efforts to develop and implement a Comprehensive District Education Plan (CDEP) will assist in this work.

Jeffrey R. Rabey
Superintendent of Schools
Lake Shore Central School District
716-926-2201 Office

In order to find out more about our school district, please feel free to visit our website at: Lakeshore Central School District.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Lake Shore High School Music Department - 9th Annual Bottle & Can Drive
February 9, 2008
The Lake Shore High School Band held their 9th Annual Bottle & Can Drive at the Angola Volunteer Fire Department and raised close to $3,500.00 to help them with education and musical opportunities above and beyond their daily curriculum.
Thanks to the generous support of all the volunteers!!

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