Western New York Maritime Charter School

Western New York Maritime Charter School is a public charter school located in Buffalo, New York. Serving students from fifth grade through twelfth grade, the school has an enrollment of 402 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7.7:1 with 52 full-time equivalent teachers. The school’s academic performance places it at the 71st percentile among all schools in New York State, ranking #1390 out of 4758 schools statewide.

In terms of test scores, 49% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, and 37% are proficient or above in Math. Western New York Maritime Charter School is situated in a large city environment within the 14220 zip code area of Buffalo, focusing on providing a unique educational experience for its diverse student body. The school’s setting offers numerous opportunities to engage with the local community and explore maritime-related academic and extracurricular activities.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.7:1, Western New York Maritime Charter School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Western New York Maritime Charter School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.