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#2147 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 45% in state
Academy School
High School · Buffalo City School District · Buffalo, NY
A Buffalo City School District high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
756 ST LAWRENCE AVE, Buffalo, NY 14216
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 22.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Academy School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,549/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buffalo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,260
Median home value
$260,700
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
54.1%
Homeownership
46.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Collegiate InstitutePrivate · tuition | 4.3private | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| Lewis J Bennett High School of Innovative TechnolgyEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Middle Early College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Nichols SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 5–12 | 1.3 mi | 596 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Buffalo City School District
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #12 of 59
- District spending per student
- $30,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academy School is listed in BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy School
Academy School is a public high school in Buffalo, NY, part of Buffalo City School District, serving approximately 78 students in grades 9th-12th with a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,147 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy School
What grades does Academy School serve?
Academy School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy School?
Academy School has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy School is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy School rank in NY?
Academy School ranks #2,147 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Academy School's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Academy School a charter school?
No, Academy School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy School a Title I school?
No, Academy School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy School?
93.6% of students at Academy School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Phone
- (716) 816-3270
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
- Area population (ZIP 14216)
- 23,221
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14216; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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