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ACADEMY SCHOOL

PublicAlternative/otherGrades 9–12
BUFFALO, New York · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students70
Student:Teacher2.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch97%
Title INo
ACADEMY SCHOOL
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
70
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
97%+38.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
2.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

ACADEMY SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9–12 in BUFFALO, New York. The school enrolls 70 students. It is part of the BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
2.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictBUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36029
CityBUFFALO
ZIP14216
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360585006262

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment70
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino17.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian70.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
17.5%
Black
0.0%
Asian
70.6%
Two+
4.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %97%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)