Overview
HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9–12 in BUFFALO, New York. The school enrolls 452 students. It is part of the HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL district. The school operates as a charter school.
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
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictHEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL
County36029
CityBUFFALO
ZIP14209
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360102206239
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment452
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino3.6%
Black / African American1.8%
Asian87.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Two or More Races4.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %92%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)