Overview
LEWIS J BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLGY is a public high serving grades 9–12 in BUFFALO, New York. The school enrolls 469 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
9.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictBUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36029
CityBUFFALO
ZIP14214
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360585006611
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment469
White1.4%
Hispanic / Latino15.2%
Black / African American10.2%
Asian59.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.8%
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 %90%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)