Western New York Maritime Charter School

Summary:

Western New York Maritime Charter School is a public charter high school serving grades 5-12 in Buffalo, NY, with a student population of 369 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of New York high schools over the past several years, with significantly lower proficiency rates on state assessments and Regents exams compared to the state average and nearby high-performing schools like City Honors School.

The school's academic challenges are further compounded by a concerning decline in its four-year graduation rate, from 93.8% in 2019-2020 to 77.3% in 2022-2023, and a significant increase in its dropout rate, from 2.4% to 10.6% over the same period. Additionally, Western New York Maritime Charter School has experienced an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 99.2% in 2021-2022, which is substantially higher than the state average and nearby schools like West Seneca West Senior High School.

The data analysis also reveals significant performance gaps between different student subgroups at Western New York Maritime Charter School, with the school's ranking for African American and Hispanic students being higher than its overall ranking, while the ranking for English Language Learners and students with disabilities is significantly lower. Addressing these disparities and improving the overall academic performance and graduation outcomes at the school will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on enhancing instructional practices, supporting student and family engagement, and ensuring equitable opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 5-12

 2193 S Park Ave
       Buffalo, NY  14220


(716) 842-6289

District: Western New York Maritime Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1110th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,921 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  6.3 Help
Number of students:  369

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.7%
African American:
37.7%
White:
14.4%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.4% Help


 See top rated New York high schools

 Compare Western New York Maritime Charter School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Western New York Maritime Charter School ranks worse than 87.5% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.01. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details Western New York Maritime Charter School ranks worse than 90.4% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.74. (See more...)
Help
The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Western New York Maritime Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Western New York Maritime Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.7%), African American (37.7%), White (14.4%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 24.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western New York Maritime Charter School is 6.3. (See more...)
Help
Compare Western New York Maritime Charter School employs 57.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western New York Maritime Charter School is $18,921.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Western New York Maritime Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Western New York Maritime Charter School 1312th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Western New York Maritime Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Western New York Maritime Charter School 1110th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Western New York Maritime Charter School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Homeless students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Western New York Maritime Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Western New York Maritime Charter School 835th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Western New York Maritime Charter School?

Rank History for Western New York Maritime Charter School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all middle school students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.42 1350th 1438 6.1%
2019 19.05 1232nd 1439 14.4%
2021 16.61 1122nd 1242 9.7%
2022 11.39 1399th 1479 5.4%
2023 19.01 1312th 1500 12.5%
See the entire list of New York High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.94 377th 503 25.0%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.95 999th 1170 14.6%
2019 39.35 628th 1139 44.9%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.19 1022nd 1241 17.6%
2023 24.28 1083rd 1288 15.9%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.56 1313th 1353 3.0%
2019 19.87 1182nd 1370 13.7%
2021 14.79 990th 1066 7.1%
2022 14.83 1331st 1454 8.5%
2023 8.30 1418th 1463 3.1%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.56 1188th 1352 12.1%
2019 21.57 1139th 1366 16.6%
2021 18.83 948th 1071 11.5%
2022 19.03 1273rd 1455 12.5%
2023 31.54 1042nd 1464 28.8%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.36 564th 663 14.9%
2019 31.01 458th 653 29.9%
2023 34.39 470th 696 32.5%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.53 766th 810 5.4%
2019 16.27 757th 826 8.4%
2021 45.10 229th 449 49.0%
2022 15.98 846th 914 7.4%
2023 23.87 800th 943 15.2%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Western New York Maritime Charter School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all high school students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 6.29 959th 1002 4.3%
2008 18.00 877th 1027 14.6%
2009 17.23 929th 1086 14.5%
2010 6.72 1072nd 1117 4.0%
2011 23.14 918th 1165 21.2%
2012 30.50 841st 1198 29.8%
2013 39.07 779th 1217 36.0%
2014 45.75 714th 1237 42.3%
2015 43.37 750th 1255 40.2%
2016 47.21 681st 1255 45.7%
2017 38.64 759th 1221 37.8%
2018 57.25 582nd 1210 51.9%
2019 45.84 723rd 1207 40.1%
2021 16.96 469th 519 9.6%
2022 9.12 1084th 1190 8.9%
2023 9.74 1110th 1228 9.6%
See the entire list of New York High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.32 51st 546 90.7%
2019 49.39 234th 565 58.6%
2023 17.91 559th 583 4.1%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for high school Special Education students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.08 223rd 1095 79.6%
2019 30.40 801st 1132 29.2%
2021 22.50 114th 137 16.8%
2023 23.72 915th 1130 19.0%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.49 422nd 1154 63.4%
2019 47.37 643rd 1179 45.5%
2021 15.79 271st 289 6.2%
2023 9.41 1068th 1155 7.5%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Homeless students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.19 510th 531 4.0%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Homeless Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.64 775th 1176 34.1%
2019 36.22 799th 1193 33.0%
2021 21.64 253rd 290 12.8%
2022 9.48 1049th 1155 9.2%
2023 9.77 1101st 1197 8.0%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.84 341st 1176 71.0%
2019 50.09 639th 1190 46.3%
2021 15.64 324th 354 8.5%
2022 8.93 1051st 1154 8.9%
2023 11.63 1047th 1191 12.1%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school African American students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.97 175th 679 74.2%
2019 52.43 290th 686 57.7%
2021 40.33 22nd 42 47.6%
2022 14.36 550th 593 7.3%
2023 25.84 514th 671 23.4%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.05 253rd 791 68.0%
2019 50.16 378th 815 53.6%
2021 20.85 54th 64 15.6%
2022 20.67 620th 760 18.4%
2023 11.93 788th 851 7.4%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for high school White students at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.54 309th 765 59.6%
2019 57.17 336th 793 57.6%
2021 26.82 114th 133 14.3%
2023 25.69 632nd 776 18.6%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Western New York Maritime Charter School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 







Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Open Quote the wny maritime charter school is a great school for students interested in the militart and even for those who arent. with teachers that truly care and a closely knit community, students are challenged and recieve the best education available. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Western New York Maritime Charter School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 20 99 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2006 22 237 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2007 23 267 0 20 1 n/a n/a 6 317
2008 26 282 0 20 5 n/a n/a 5 338
2009 32 261 0 17 2 n/a n/a 6 318
2010 40 239 0 33 0 n/a n/a 13 325
2011 52 214 1 45 0 0 7 0 319
2012 50 195 2 57 0 0 9 0 313
2013 60 171 2 47 0 0 11 0 291
2014 66 178 3 60 1 0 25 0 333
2015 81 149 1 64 2 0 28 0 325
2016 103 137 2 74 2 0 20 0 338
2017 127 157 3 100 4 0 20 0 411
2018 124 159 4 128 4 0 24 0 443
2019 99 168 8 148 5 0 22 0 450
2020 91 186 5 150 1 0 19 0 452
2021 83 173 6 172 1 0 27 0 462
2022 71 173 6 184 0 0 34 0 468
2023 53 139 3 154 5 0 15 0 369

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Western New York Maritime Charter School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 125 n/a n/a 75.2
2006 274 15.0 18.3 82.1
2007 317 33.1 9.6 76.8
2008 338 26.1 13.0 78.1
2009 318 31.0 10.3 76.3
2010 325 26.6 12.2 79.8
2011 319 26.2 12.1 80.9
2012 313 29.5 10.6 74.8
2013 291 28.7 10.1 77.7
2014 333 28.7 11.5 79.3
2015 325 30.0 10.8 79.7
2016 338 31.0 10.9 n/a
2017 411 35.9 11.4 78.6
2018 443 47.1 9.4 81.7
2019 450 43.3 10.3 78.7
2020 452 49.3 9.1 70.4
2021 462 50.3 9.1 81.6
2022 468 n/a n/a n/a
2023 369 57.9 6.3 24.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Western New York Maritime Charter School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 125 n/a n/a 75.2
2006 274 15.0 18.3 82.1
2007 317 33.1 9.6 76.8
2008 338 26.1 13.0 78.1
2009 318 31.0 10.3 76.3
2010 325 26.6 12.2 79.8
2011 319 26.2 12.1 80.9
2012 313 29.5 10.6 74.8
2013 291 28.7 10.1 77.7
2014 333 28.7 11.5 79.3
2015 325 30.0 10.8 79.7
2016 338 31.0 10.9 n/a
2017 411 35.9 11.4 78.6
2018 443 47.1 9.4 81.7
2019 450 43.3 10.3 78.7
2020 452 49.3 9.1 70.4
2021 462 50.3 9.1 81.6
2022 468 n/a n/a n/a
2023 369 57.9 6.3 24.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Western New York Maritime Charter School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $961 (6.1%) $14,892 (93.9%) $15,853
2020 $675 (5.1%) $12,440 (94.9%) $13,115
2021 $1,670 (12.1%) $12,091 (87.9%) $13,761
2022 $1,749 (12.1%) $12,689 (87.9%) $14,438
2023 $2,202 (11.6%) $16,719 (88.4%) $18,921

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western New York Maritime Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1232nd of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1312th of 1500 Middle schools
 1.9%
Ranks 723rd of 1207 High schoolsRanks 1110th of 1228 High schools
 30.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Western New York Maritime Charter School)1934.3
 15.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Western New York Maritime Charter School)2127
 6%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Western New York Maritime Charter School)2842.4
 14.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Western New York Maritime Charter School)1317.2
 4.2%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Western New York Maritime Charter School)77.438.9
 38.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Western New York Maritime Charter School)609.5
 50.5%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Western New York Maritime Charter School)87.513.3
 74.2%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Western New York Maritime Charter School)94.361.1
 33.2%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Western New York Maritime Charter School)84.217.9
 66.4%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Western New York Maritime Charter School)77.413.2
 64.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Western New York Maritime Charter School)46.336.6
 9.7%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Western New York Maritime Charter School)62.530.9
 31.6%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Western New York Maritime Charter School)75.457.9
 17.5%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students450369
 18%
African American168139
 17.3%
American Indian55
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic148154
 4.1%
Pacific Islander00
White9953
 46.5%
Two or More Races2215
 31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.7%24.4%
 54.3%


Schools Near Western New York Maritime Charter School









Frequently Asked Questions about Western New York Maritime Charter School

In the 2022-23 school year, 369 students attended Western New York Maritime Charter School.

Students at Western New York Maritime Charter School are 42% Hispanic, 38% African American, 14% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Western New York Maritime Charter School ranks in the bottom 9.6% of New York high schools.


Rate Western New York Maritime Charter School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Western New York Maritime Charter School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 67 milliseconds.