South Park High School

Summary:

South Park High School is a public high school in Buffalo, New York, serving 748 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Buffalo City School District, which is ranked 821 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Park High School consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of New York high schools, with academic performance significantly below state and district averages. The school's proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams range from just 9.68% in Geometry to 66.67% in Algebra II, compared to state averages of 57.44% and 74.04%, respectively. The school's graduation rate has fluctuated between 75.7% and 86.1% in recent years, below the state average of around 80%, and it has a high dropout rate ranging from 4.9% to 10.0%. The school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 86.76% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

While nearby schools like Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, Emerson School of Hospitality, and East Community School also perform poorly compared to state averages, Hutchinson Central Technical High School and City Honors School, also part of the Buffalo City School District, significantly outperform South Park High School and the district as a whole on academic measures.


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Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  726

Racial breakdown:

African American:
33.7%
White:
29.5%
Hispanic:
24.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.7% Help


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Compare Details South Park High School ranks worse than 89% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 11th among 20 ranked high schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.21. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Park High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Student population at South Park High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (33.7%), White (29.5%), Hispanic (24.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Park High School is 9.2. 10 high schools in the Buffalo City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Park High School is $16,568. 11 high schools in the Buffalo City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Park High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Park High School 1106th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See South Park High School in the ranking list.)

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Buffalo City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo City School District 821st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Park High School

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Rank History for all students at South Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 1.19 923rd 935 1.3%
2006 3.15 957th 986 2.9%
2007 11.66 925th 1002 7.7%
2008 10.56 950th 1027 7.5%
2009 11.73 999th 1086 8.0%
2010 7.77 1063rd 1117 4.8%
2011 4.55 1145th 1165 1.7%
2012 9.83 1072nd 1198 10.5%
2013 7.48 1111th 1217 8.7%
2014 8.23 1144th 1237 7.5%
2015 11.08 1158th 1255 7.7%
2016 12.14 1186th 1255 5.5%
2017 11.51 1060th 1221 13.2%
2018 12.83 1046th 1210 13.6%
2019 12.44 1047th 1207 13.3%
2022 12.32 1043rd 1190 12.4%
2023 9.01 1123rd 1228 8.6%
2024 12.21 1106th 1242 11.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.95 195th 212 8.0%
2023 12.77 254th 272 6.6%
2024 9.18 291st 306 4.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.15 288th 546 47.3%
2019 50.35 228th 565 59.6%
2022 35.87 322nd 481 33.1%
2023 41.29 331st 583 43.2%
2024 38.38 393rd 637 38.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.32 991st 1095 9.5%
2019 21.55 946th 1132 16.4%
2022 9.83 1014th 1038 2.3%
2023 14.84 1056th 1130 6.5%
2024 16.05 1069th 1144 6.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.51 1001st 1154 13.3%
2019 13.50 1027th 1179 12.9%
2022 11.91 999th 1101 9.3%
2023 8.26 1091st 1155 5.5%
2024 12.20 1057th 1170 9.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at South Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.86 412th 498 17.3%
2019 28.43 388th 493 21.3%
2022 34.51 258th 389 33.7%
2023 38.24 336th 531 36.7%
2024 42.50 304th 564 46.1%
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Rank History for Female students at South Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.33 1014th 1176 13.8%
2019 12.05 1060th 1193 11.1%
2022 12.14 1011th 1155 12.5%
2023 8.16 1125th 1197 6.0%
2024 14.68 1066th 1219 12.6%
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Rank History for Male students at South Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.65 1054th 1176 10.4%
2019 13.88 1015th 1190 14.7%
2022 12.19 1007th 1154 12.7%
2023 12.03 1041st 1191 12.6%
2024 19.70 970th 1211 19.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at South Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.03 358th 426 16.0%
2024 12.15 387th 426 9.2%
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Rank History for African American students at South Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.30 620th 679 8.7%
2019 19.02 593rd 686 13.6%
2022 16.08 543rd 593 8.4%
2023 10.92 638th 671 4.9%
2024 14.88 633rd 690 8.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.67 749th 791 5.3%
2019 13.50 727th 815 10.8%
2022 15.15 670th 760 11.8%
2023 15.68 751st 851 11.8%
2024 23.27 688th 865 20.5%
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Rank History for White students at South Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.46 730th 765 4.6%
2019 9.41 747th 793 5.8%
2022 3.41 720th 738 2.4%
2023 2.57 754th 776 2.8%
2024 4.48 760th 781 2.7%
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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.

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by a student
Monday, September 10, 2012

Open Quote I DO NOT LOVE IT BUT I REALLY THINK IS THE BEST ONE FOR ME IT HAS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND ALL THE TEACHERS INCLUDING STAFF MEMBERS,COUNSELORS AND EVEN THE PRINCIPAL CARE ABOUT THE STUDENT SAFETY AND HELPS OUT FOR ANY PROGLEM THAT OCCURS , IN MY OPINION I DO NOT REGRET BEING IN THAT SCHOOL. Close Quote



Enrollment information for South Park High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 525 525 2 28 5 n/a n/a 0 1085
1990 467 486 1 39 9 n/a n/a 0 1002
1991 471 432 7 41 6 n/a n/a 0 957
1992 474 421 7 61 4 n/a n/a 0 967
1993 653 593 8 83 4 n/a n/a 0 1341
1994 600 552 6 67 11 n/a n/a 0 1236
1995 512 449 14 56 2 n/a n/a 0 1033
1996 512 449 14 56 2 n/a n/a 0 1033
1997 555 395 10 69 8 n/a n/a 0 1037
1998 505 383 6 73 0 n/a n/a 0 967
1999 578 416 9 79 6 n/a n/a 0 1088
2000 581 383 3 65 3 n/a n/a 0 1035
2001 604 351 8 65 12 n/a n/a 0 1040
2002 651 383 7 70 12 n/a n/a 0 1123
2003 651 383 7 70 12 n/a n/a 0 1123
2004 565 380 5 79 15 n/a n/a 0 1044
2005 539 323 6 78 14 n/a n/a 0 960
2006 562 354 8 94 14 n/a n/a 0 1032
2007 568 340 8 87 13 n/a n/a 0 1016
2008 510 266 3 67 13 n/a n/a 0 859
2009 466 205 5 88 12 n/a n/a 1 777
2010 363 217 11 102 7 n/a n/a 0 700
2011 450 202 13 134 10 0 8 0 817
2012 428 176 10 139 9 0 11 0 773
2013 428 205 22 151 7 0 17 0 830
2014 440 226 26 173 7 0 15 0 887
2015 431 241 25 146 6 0 18 0 867
2016 393 247 22 143 6 0 16 0 827
2017 357 290 24 138 6 0 14 0 829
2018 332 328 19 131 5 0 13 0 828
2019 296 336 30 168 7 0 20 0 857
2020 308 327 25 190 9 0 30 0 889
2021 283 297 19 170 6 0 31 0 806
2022 271 269 28 170 7 0 40 2 787
2023 241 255 33 166 7 0 42 4 748
2024 214 245 32 177 5 0 47 6 726

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 South Park High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1085 68.3 15.8 n/a
1990 1002 67.9 14.7 n/a
1991 957 67.9 14.0 n/a
1992 967 66.9 14.4 n/a
1993 1341 75.4 17.8 n/a
1994 1236 79.7 15.5 45.3
1995 1033 75.1 13.8 57.2
1996 1033 75.1 13.8 57.2
1997 1037 72.1 14.4 67.5
1998 967 63.1 15.3 62.3
1999 1088 70.1 15.5 59.7
2000 1035 67.0 15.4 86.2
2001 1040 71.8 14.5 85.8
2002 1123 66.6 16.9 60.1
2003 1123 66.6 16.9 60.1
2004 1044 n/a n/a n/a
2005 960 72.3 13.3 59.2
2006 1032 68.0 15.2 54.2
2007 1016 69.7 14.6 72.5
2008 859 84.0 10.2 64.5
2009 777 88.6 8.8 65.9
2010 700 84.9 8.2 87.4
2011 817 68.0 12.0 73.2
2012 773 66.8 11.5 63
2013 830 71.9 11.5 68.4
2014 887 66.2 13.3 34.4
2015 867 64.0 13.5 10.5
2016 827 68.0 12.1 65.8
2017 829 72.9 11.3 57.8
2018 828 70.0 11.8 74.3
2019 857 64.0 13.3 72.9
2020 889 81.0 10.9 77.7
2021 806 72.5 11.1 79.8
2022 787 81.1 9.7 81.7
2023 748 80.5 9.2 86.8
2024 726 78.6 9.2 89.7

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 South Park High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1085 68.3 15.8 n/a
1990 1002 67.9 14.7 n/a
1991 957 67.9 14.0 n/a
1992 967 66.9 14.4 n/a
1993 1341 75.4 17.8 n/a
1994 1236 79.7 15.5 45.3
1995 1033 75.1 13.8 57.2
1996 1033 75.1 13.8 57.2
1997 1037 72.1 14.4 67.5
1998 967 63.1 15.3 62.3
1999 1088 70.1 15.5 59.7
2000 1035 67.0 15.4 86.2
2001 1040 71.8 14.5 85.8
2002 1123 66.6 16.9 60.1
2003 1123 66.6 16.9 60.1
2004 1044 n/a n/a n/a
2005 960 72.3 13.3 59.2
2006 1032 68.0 15.2 54.2
2007 1016 69.7 14.6 72.5
2008 859 84.0 10.2 64.5
2009 777 88.6 8.8 65.9
2010 700 84.9 8.2 87.4
2011 817 68.0 12.0 73.2
2012 773 66.8 11.5 63
2013 830 71.9 11.5 68.4
2014 887 66.2 13.3 34.4
2015 867 64.0 13.5 10.5
2016 827 68.0 12.1 65.8
2017 829 72.9 11.3 57.8
2018 828 70.0 11.8 74.3
2019 857 64.0 13.3 72.9
2020 889 81.0 10.9 77.7
2021 806 72.5 11.1 79.8
2022 787 81.1 9.7 81.7
2023 748 80.5 9.2 86.8
2024 726 78.6 9.2 89.7

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.6%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.7%99.4%
201495.3%0.0%0.0%97.2%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.1%97.9%
201586.4%0.0%0.1%92.8%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.0%98.0%95.4%
201699.0%0.0%0.7%99.3%99.2%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.2%
201795.7%0.1%1.8%99.5%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.3%100.0%98.1%
201895.0%0.2%0.0%99.5%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%99.2%
201996.8%0.0%0.0%99.2%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%99.6%98.7%
202099.9%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.9%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Park High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $881 (6.8%) $12,000 (93.2%) $12,881
2020 $541 (4.3%) $12,180 (95.8%) $12,720
2021 $1,007 (6.7%) $14,110 (93.3%) $15,117
2022 $726 (4.8%) $14,488 (95.2%) $15,214
2023 $2,089 (12.6%) $14,479 (87.4%) $16,568

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Park High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1047th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 1123rd of 1228 High schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
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% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (South Park High School)40.535.3
 5.3%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Buffalo City School District)55.145.5
 9.6%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (South Park High School)47.425
 22.4%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Buffalo City School District)60.844.5
 16.3%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (South Park High School)71.944
 27.9%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Buffalo City School District)73.461
 12.4%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (South Park High School)41.921.7
 20.2%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Buffalo City School District)45.727.7
 18%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (South Park High School)30.135.4
 5.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (Buffalo City School District)34.933.7
 1.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (South Park High School)40.640
 0.6%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Buffalo City School District)61.549.9
 11.7%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (South Park High School)55.832.7
 23%
   End of Course Living Environment (Buffalo City School District)46.139.3
 6.8%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (South Park High School)53.354.9
 1.6%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Buffalo City School District)62.661.8
 0.8%
   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 Students857748
 12.7%
African American336255
 24.1%
American Indian77
Asian3033
 10%
Hispanic168166
 1.2%
Pacific Islander00
White296241
 18.6%
Two or More Races2042
 110%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.9%86.8%
 13.8%


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Students at South Park High School are 34% African American, 29% White, 24% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 726 students attended South Park High School.

South Park High School ranks in the bottom 11.0% of New York high schools.


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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.

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