Is Health Sciences Charter School a good school?

Health Sciences Charter School ranks in the bottom 13.2% of New York high schools.

How many students attend Health Sciences Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended Health Sciences Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Health Sciences Charter School?

Students at Health Sciences Charter School are 88% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Health Sciences Charter School

Summary:

Health Sciences Charter School is a public charter high school serving 446 students in grades 9-12 in Buffalo, New York, a predominantly African American (87.67%) and low-income community.

Despite the school's relatively small student-teacher ratio of 14.5, Health Sciences Charter School has consistently ranked in the bottom tier of New York high schools, with significantly lower academic performance than the state and district averages. The school's proficiency rates on Regents exams range from 33.33% to 54.65%, compared to the state averages of 64.13% to 79.7%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 76.1%, much higher than the state and district averages. While the school's four-year graduation rate of around 92% is slightly below the state average, it is higher than some nearby struggling schools.

In comparison to nearby high-performing district-run schools like City Honors School and Hutchinson Central Technical High School, Health Sciences Charter School's academic performance is significantly lower. However, the school's performance is comparable to or slightly better than some other nearby district-run high schools, such as International Preparatory School, Lafayette International School, and Pathways Academy, which also struggle with low academic achievement and high chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance, particularly for African American and special education students, will be crucial for improving outcomes and providing a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1140 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14209-1934

(716) 888-4080

District: Health Sciences Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1066^th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,282

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 446

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.7%

Hispanic:

6.3%

White:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Health Sciences Charter School ranks worse than 86.8% of high schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.06. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Health Sciences Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87.7%), Hispanic (6.3%), White (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Health Sciences Charter School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Health Sciences Charter School employs 30.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Health Sciences Charter School is $12,282.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Health Sciences Charter School 1066^th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Health Sciences Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Health Sciences Charter School 823^rd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Health Sciences Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2013	11.76	1042^nd	1217	14.4%
2014	20.19	970^th	1237	21.6%
2015	25.87	934^th	1255	25.6%
2016	27.37	934^th	1255	25.6%
2017	11.61	1058^th	1221	13.3%
2018	14.00	1028^th	1210	15.0%
2019	6.95	1126^th	1207	6.7%
2021	1.07	517^th	519	0.4%
2022	7.82	1096^th	1190	7.9%
2023	12.06	1066^th	1228	13.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Health Sciences Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	31.60	752^nd	1095	31.3%
2019	6.89	1118^th	1132	1.2%
2023	18.93	996^th	1130	11.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Health Sciences Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	21.81	925^th	1154	19.8%
2022	4.91	1069^th	1101	2.9%
2023	11.42	1038^th	1155	10.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Health Sciences Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	35.71	328^th	493	33.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Health Sciences Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	12.24	1056^th	1176	10.2%
2019	6.50	1128^th	1193	5.4%
2021	2.95	283^rd	290	2.4%
2022	11.12	1027^th	1155	11.1%
2023	10.67	1090^th	1197	8.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Health Sciences Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	17.88	968^th	1176	17.7%
2019	5.60	1132^nd	1190	4.9%
2021	0.32	354^th	354	0.0%
2022	5.58	1091^st	1154	5.5%
2023	12.66	1031^st	1191	13.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Health Sciences Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.06	508^th	679	25.2%
2019	13.62	635^th	686	7.4%
2022	16.47	540^th	593	8.9%
2023	24.36	530^th	671	21.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Health Sciences Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	50.10	374^th	791	52.7%
2019	23.55	630^th	815	22.7%

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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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Health Sciences Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	27	59	0	6	0	0	3	95
2013	35	258	0	20	0	0	9	322
2014	42	363	0	21	0	0	11	437
2015	18	414	0	19	0	0	9	460
2016	20	422	0	14	0	0	6	462
2017	17	400	2	24	4	0	9	456
2018	7	388	1	27	4	0	10	437
2019	12	390	1	29	4	0	13	449
2020	7	329	0	20	5	1	18	380
2021	9	313	3	14	1	3	17	360
2022	7	338	7	14	0	3	16	385
2023	10	391	7	28	0	3	7	446

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 Health Sciences Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	95	7.0	13.5	77.9
2013	322	29.6	10.8	82
2014	437	32.3	13.5	69.8
2015	460	38.0	12.1	84.1
2016	462	37.0	12.4	0
2017	456	35.9	12.6	87.7
2018	437	35.0	12.4	74.4
2019	449	34.0	13.1	91.5
2020	380	36.5	10.4	91.1
2021	360	27.0	13.3	85.8
2022	385	31.6	12.1	100
2023	446	30.5	14.5	78.5

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 Health Sciences Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	95	7.0	13.5	77.9
2013	322	29.6	10.8	82
2014	437	32.3	13.5	69.8
2015	460	38.0	12.1	84.1
2016	462	37.0	12.4	0
2017	456	35.9	12.6	87.7
2018	437	35.0	12.4	74.4
2019	449	34.0	13.1	91.5
2020	380	36.5	10.4	91.1
2021	360	27.0	13.3	85.8
2022	385	31.6	12.1	100
2023	446	30.5	14.5	78.5

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 Health Sciences Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$487 (3.5%)	$13,553 (96.5%)	$14,041
2020	$1,089 (9.3%)	$10,620 (90.7%)	$11,709
2021	$1,802 (14.5%)	$10,609 (85.5%)	$12,411
2022	$3,358 (27.8%)	$8,710 (72.2%)	$12,068
2023	$2,267 (18.5%)	$10,015 (81.5%)	$12,282

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Health Sciences 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 1126^th of 1207 High schools	Ranks 1066^th of 1228 High schools	6.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Health Sciences Charter School)	36.6	42.5	5.9%
End of Course Algebra I (New York)	71.1	64.6	6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Health Sciences Charter School)	47.1	3.7	43.4%
End of Course Chemistry (New York)	73.1	60.4	12.7%
End of Course Algebra II (Health Sciences Charter School)	37.5	42.9	5.4%
End of Course Algebra II (New York)	82.7	64.1	18.5%
End of Course English (Health Sciences Charter School)	67.7	54.7	13.1%
End of Course English (New York)	83.9	76.9	6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Health Sciences Charter School)	72.7	0	72.7%
End of Course Geometry (New York)	70.1	52.8	17.3%
End of Course Earth Science (Health Sciences Charter School)	8.1	33.3	25.2%
End of Course Earth Science (New York)	68.9	65	3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Health Sciences Charter School)	31.8	35.5	3.7%
End of Course Living Environment (New York)	73.2	65.7	7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Health Sciences Charter School)	43.6	46.3	2.6%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)	76.9	79.7	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	449	446	0.7%
African American	390	391	0.3%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	1	7	600%
Hispanic	29	28	3.4%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	12	10	16.7%
Two or More Races	13	7	46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.5%	78.5%	13.1%

Schools Near Health Sciences Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents Chemistry (2023)	Regents Algebra II (2023)	Regents English (2023)	Regents Geometry (2023)	Regents Earth Science (2023)	Regents Global History and Geography (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	Regents Physics (2023)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)				NY State Assessments Math (2023)				NY State Assessments Science (2023)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Algebra II End of Course	Regents English End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Health Sciences Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	1140 Ellicott St	Buffalo	14209	Erie County	Health Sciences Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(716) 888-4080	446	31	14.5	78.5%	10 (2.2%)	391 (87.7%)	28 (6.3%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.6%)	12.1	1066^th of 1228 public high schools	13.2%		7.8	1096^th of 1190 public high schools	7.9%	30	42.5		42.9	54.7		33.3	48.9	35.5		46.3																		$12,282	$2,267	$10,015
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts	Public	5-12	450 Masten Ave	Buffalo	14209	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4220	566	74	7.6	65.5%	118 (20.8%)	283 (50.0%)	100 (17.7%)	12 (2.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.8%)	44	691^st of 1228 public high schools	43.7%		44.8	677^th of 1190 public high schools	43.1%	14	62.6	16.7	58.3	88.5	25.9	74.2	68.9	54.6	12.5	76.5	25.0	60.6	50.0	43.5	33.3	50.0	38.2	0.0	18.8	89.1	99.3	98.5	98.5	98.5	99.3	99.9	98.8	$15,886	$1,817	$14,069
City Honors School	Public	5-12	186 E North St	Buffalo	14204	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 816-4230	1,080	79	13.7	42.3%	510 (47.2%)	164 (15.2%)	124 (11.5%)	209 (19.4%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (5.9%)	83.2	63^rd of 1228 public high schools	94.9%		86.5	25^th of 1190 public high schools	97.9%	38	94.8	80.0	82.9	97.2	80.9	97.9	97.2	90.0		97.1	65.7	75.7	88.2	90.1	70.8	85.4	90.6	76.0	37.5	98.8	99.2	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.3	99.3	99.7	$12,082	$784	$11,299
International Preparatory School (The)	Public	9-12	110 14th St	Buffalo	14213	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4300	607	68	8.9	93.6%	49 (8.1%)	236 (38.9%)	174 (28.7%)	132 (21.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	8.8	1128^th of 1228 public high schools	8.1%		12.7	1036^th of 1190 public high schools	12.9%	92	36.0		13.3	52.9	2.6	7.8	53.4	19.9		35.3										99.4	99.6	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.6	99.9	99.7	$16,652	$1,566	$15,086
Lafayette International School	Public	9-12	370 Lafayette Ave	Buffalo	14213	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4358	415	60	6.9	94.7%	37 (8.9%)	138 (33.3%)	120 (28.9%)	114 (27.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	4.6	1193^rd of 1228 public high schools	2.9%		6.3	1116^th of 1190 public high schools	6.2%	77	45.3			33.8		10.6	25.9	13.1		35.8										74.2	78.3	81.5	81.5	81.5	79.9	74.7	78.9	$21,389	$2,102	$19,287
Leonardo Da Vinci High School	Public	9-12	167 E Utica St	Buffalo	14208	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4380	372	34	10.9	77.4%	88 (23.7%)	142 (38.2%)	79 (21.2%)	50 (13.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	27.7	864^th of 1228 public high schools	29.6%		42.5	697^th of 1190 public high schools	41.4%	167	54.8	13.9	40.0	70.9	11.6	39.5	66.3	58.2		76.9										100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$14,826	$1,506	$13,321
Hutchinson Central Technical High School	Public	9-12	256 S Elmwood Ave	Buffalo	14201	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-3888	1,175	94	12.5	78.0%	207 (17.6%)	373 (31.7%)	207 (17.6%)	311 (26.5%)	18 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (5.0%)	44.4	688^th of 1228 public high schools	44.0%		53.2	593^rd of 1190 public high schools	50.2%	95	65.6	38.4	43.0	82.4	33.3		82.0	67.5	39.2	86.8										99.5	99.6	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.7	99.7	99.8	$12,858	$1,301	$11,557
Emerson School Of Hospitality	Public	9-12	70 W Chippewa St	Buffalo	14202	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-3018	386	43	8.9		45 (11.7%)	227 (58.8%)	83 (21.5%)	9 (2.3%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	9.5	1118^th of 1228 public high schools	9.0%		9.6	1080^th of 1190 public high schools	9.2%	38	28.7			46.7	11.1	19.6	45.4	28.4		66.7										91.7	93.3	92.8	92.6	92.6	93.7	92.8	92.6	$17,585	$1,712	$15,874
Pathways Academy	Public	9-12	820 Northampton St	Buffalo	14211	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4526	105	20	5.2	80.0%	19 (18.1%)	51 (48.6%)	24 (22.9%)	5 (4.8%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.8%)	1.3	1224^th of 1228 public high schools	0.3%					(n/a)	11.8			38.1			6.3	0.0		28.6										98.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$64,545	$1,765	$62,781
Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management	Public	9-12	75 W Huron St	Buffalo	14201	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4778	417	46	8.9	86.8%	62 (14.9%)	223 (53.5%)	100 (24.0%)	10 (2.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.6%)	8.2	1141^st of 1228 public high schools	7.1%		4.8	1144^th of 1190 public high schools	3.9%	3	46.5			52.1		16.0	43.7	20.0		37.4										99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$14,348	$1,279	$13,069

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