Very Good
#799 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 17% in state
Health Sciences Charter School
High School · Health Sciences Charter School · Buffalo, NY
A charter high school in Buffalo, NY where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1140 ELLICOTT ST, Buffalo, NY 14209
- Math 57% proficient (2021)
- Reading 87% proficient (2019)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Health Sciences Charter School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2018, to 57% in 2021, across a 9-year record (2013–2021).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2013-2019)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Health Sciences Charter 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 80Very Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 71Very 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
$49,359
Median home value
$408,600
Median rent
$1,025/mo
College educated
46.1%
Homeownership
34.1%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonardo Da Vinci High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 5–12 | 0.4 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Stanley G Falk SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| City Honors SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 5–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,056 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Health Sciences Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,870NCES 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.
Health Sciences Charter School is listed in HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Health Sciences Charter School
Health Sciences Charter School is a public high school in Buffalo, NY, part of Health Sciences Charter School, serving approximately 429 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #799 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Health Sciences Charter School
What grades does Health Sciences Charter School serve?
Health Sciences Charter School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Health Sciences Charter School?
Health Sciences Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Health Sciences Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Health Sciences Charter School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Health Sciences Charter School rank in NY?
Health Sciences Charter School ranks #799 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Health Sciences Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Health Sciences Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Health Sciences Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Health Sciences Charter School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2019).
Is Health Sciences Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Health Sciences Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Health Sciences Charter School a Title I school?
No, Health Sciences Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Health Sciences Charter School?
92.1% of students at Health Sciences Charter 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
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.6%
- Phone
- (716) 888-4080
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 14209)
- 8,373
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 · 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 14209; 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, 2013-2021, multi-year average, 2013-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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