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#3923 of 4,742 schools in NY

Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management

High School · Buffalo City School District · Buffalo, NY

A Buffalo City School District high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

75 W HURON ST, Buffalo, NY 14201

  • Math 67% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-13.1 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation12.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$30,022
Chronic Absenteeism79.5%

Students at Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 34 points since 2018, to 46% in 2021, across a 4-year record (2018–2021).

Show all 4 years by subject
2018
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2018-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 8 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management 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 96Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 64Good Transit
  • Bike 89Very Bikeable
  • 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

$34,204

Median home value

$327,900

Median rent

$953/mo

College educated

39.2%

Homeownership

20.2%

Poverty rate

44.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–120.1 mi904Compare →
Emerson School of HospitalityEnrollment path unverified6.59–120.1 mi371Compare →
Hutchinson Central Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–120.2 mi1,162Compare →
International Preparatory School (the)Enrollment path unverified6.49–121.1 mi614Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Buffalo City School District

Schools in district
61
Rank in district
#43 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

Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management is listed in BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management

Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management is a public high school in Buffalo, NY, part of Buffalo City School District, serving approximately 434 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,923 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management

What grades does Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management serve?

Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management?

Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management?

The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management rank in NY?

Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management ranks #3,923 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management's MySchoolScout rating?

Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).

Is Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management a charter school?

No, Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management a Title I school?

No, Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management?

88.0% of students at Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management 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
434
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
vocational
Setting
Large City
County
Erie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
79.5%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 14201)
12,545
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
33.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 14201; 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, 2018-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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