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#2220 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 47% in state
International Preparatory School (the)
High School · Buffalo City School District · Buffalo, NY
A Buffalo City School District high school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
110 14TH ST, Buffalo, NY 14213
- Math 57% proficient (2021)
- Reading 70% proficient (2021)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at International Preparatory School (the) score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2018, reaching 63% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where International Preparatory School (the) 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 92Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$52,597
Median home value
$192,300
Median rent
$1,059/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
37.4%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14213; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley G Falk SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Hutchinson Central Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,162 | Compare → |
| Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality ManagementEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Emerson School of HospitalityEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 371 | 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
- #14 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
International Preparatory School (the) is listed in BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About International Preparatory School (the)
International Preparatory School (the) is a public high school in Buffalo, NY, part of Buffalo City School District, serving approximately 614 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,220 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about International Preparatory School (the)
What grades does International Preparatory School (the) serve?
International Preparatory School (the) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend International Preparatory School (the)?
International Preparatory School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Preparatory School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at International Preparatory School (the) is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does International Preparatory School (the) rank in NY?
International Preparatory School (the) ranks #2,220 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is International Preparatory School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
International Preparatory School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 International Preparatory School (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, International Preparatory School (the) has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is International Preparatory School (the) a charter school?
No, International Preparatory School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is International Preparatory School (the) a Title I school?
No, International Preparatory School (the) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for International Preparatory School (the)?
96.1% of students at International Preparatory School (the) 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
- 614
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.5%
- Phone
- (716) 816-4300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 14213)
- 23,072
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
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 14213; 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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