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#3395 of 4,742 schools in NY
Pathways Academy
High School · Buffalo City School District · Buffalo, NY
A Buffalo City School District high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
820 NORTHAMPTON ST, Buffalo, NY 14211
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 22.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pathways Academy score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 42% in 2021, across a 4-year record (2018–2021).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2018-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pathways Academy 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$34,490
Median home value
$91,600
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
44.7%
Poverty rate
34.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Erie County Detention FacilityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Darul Uloom Al MadaniaPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 0.6 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197Enrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 389 | 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.
Buffalo City School District
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #32 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
Pathways Academy is listed in BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pathways Academy
Pathways Academy is a public high school in Buffalo, NY, part of Buffalo City School District, serving approximately 109 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,395 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pathways Academy
What grades does Pathways Academy serve?
Pathways Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pathways Academy?
Pathways Academy has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathways Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathways Academy is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pathways Academy rank in NY?
Pathways Academy ranks #3,395 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Pathways Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pathways Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Pathways Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pathways Academy has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021).
Is Pathways Academy a charter school?
No, Pathways Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pathways Academy a Title I school?
No, Pathways Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pathways Academy?
89.9% of students at Pathways Academy 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
- 109
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Phone
- (716) 816-4526
- 4-Year Graduation
- 22.0%
- Area population (ZIP 14211)
- 23,951
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 14211; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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