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#2146 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 45% in state
Emerson School of Hospitality
High School · Buffalo City School District · Buffalo, NY
A Buffalo City School District high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
70 W CHIPPEWA ST, Buffalo, NY 14202
- Math 72% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Emerson School of Hospitality score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 39 points since 2018, to 49% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Emerson School of Hospitality 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
$47,990
Median home value
$495,800
Median rent
$709/mo
College educated
45.2%
Homeownership
24.5%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Academy of Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 904 | Compare → |
| Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality ManagementEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Hutchinson Central Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,162 | Compare → |
| International Preparatory School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 614 | Compare → |
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
- #11 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
Emerson School of Hospitality is listed in BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerson School of Hospitality
Emerson School of Hospitality is a public high school in Buffalo, NY, part of Buffalo City School District, serving approximately 371 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,146 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerson School of Hospitality
What grades does Emerson School of Hospitality serve?
Emerson School of Hospitality serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Emerson School of Hospitality?
Emerson School of Hospitality has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson School of Hospitality?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson School of Hospitality is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerson School of Hospitality rank in NY?
Emerson School of Hospitality ranks #2,146 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Emerson School of Hospitality's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson School of Hospitality 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 Emerson School of Hospitality?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson School of Hospitality has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Emerson School of Hospitality a charter school?
No, Emerson School of Hospitality is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emerson School of Hospitality a Title I school?
No, Emerson School of Hospitality is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Phone
- (716) 816-3018
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 14202)
- 3,764
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 · 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 14202; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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