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Charter School for Applied Technologies
School · Charter School for Applied Technologies · Buffalo, NY
A charter school in Buffalo, NY where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2303 KENMORE AVE, Buffalo, NY 14207
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Charter School for Applied Technologies score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 77 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charter School for Applied Technologies 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$38,951
Median home value
$111,200
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
34%
Poverty rate
32.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Charter School for Applied Technologies
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Charter School for Applied Technologies is listed in CHARTER SCHOOL FOR APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charter School for Applied Technologies
Charter School for Applied Technologies is a public school in Buffalo, NY, part of Charter School for Applied Technologies, serving approximately 2,312 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,180 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charter School for Applied Technologies
What grades does Charter School for Applied Technologies serve?
Charter School for Applied Technologies serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Charter School for Applied Technologies?
Charter School for Applied Technologies has an enrollment of approximately 2,312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charter School for Applied Technologies?
The student-teacher ratio at Charter School for Applied Technologies is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charter School for Applied Technologies rank in NY?
Charter School for Applied Technologies ranks #3,180 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Charter School for Applied Technologies's MySchoolScout rating?
Charter School for Applied Technologies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Charter School for Applied Technologies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charter School for Applied Technologies has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Charter School for Applied Technologies a charter school?
Yes, Charter School for Applied Technologies is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Charter School for Applied Technologies a Title I school?
No, Charter School for Applied Technologies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charter School for Applied Technologies?
82.0% of students at Charter School for Applied Technologies 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 196
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.1%
- Phone
- (716) 876-7505
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 14207)
- 25,731
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 14207; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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