Buffalo City School District


Summary:

The Buffalo City School District encompasses 59 schools, including 37 elementary schools, 21 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The district showcases a range of academic performance, with standout schools like City Honors School and Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted leading the way, while other institutions struggle to meet academic benchmarks.

The district-wide 4-year graduation rate is 84.3%, on par with the state average, but the dropout rate of 4.5% is slightly higher. High-performing schools like Hutchinson Central Technical High School and City Honors School boast graduation rates at or above the district average, while others like Burgard High School and East Community School have lower rates in the 80-85% range.

On state assessments and Regents exams, the district exhibits a wide range of performance. City Honors School stands out with 80-90% proficiency, far exceeding the district and state averages, while other high-performing schools include Frederick Olmsted #156, Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted, and North Park Community School #50. However, many schools struggle to reach even 30-40% proficiency, with some as low as 10-20% on certain assessments.

District Detail

 712 City Hall
Buffalo, NY 14202-3375

 (716) 816-3575

SchoolDigger Rank:
830th of 874 New York districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 29,425

Primary Schools: 36
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 21
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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