Is Academy School a good school?

Academy School ranks in the bottom 0.0% of New York high schools.

How many students attend Academy School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 70 students attended Academy School.

What is the racial makeup of Academy School?

Students at Academy School are 71% African American, 16% Hispanic, 9% White, 4% Two or more races.

Academy School

Summary:

Academy School is a public high school in Buffalo, New York, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 70 students. The school is part of the Buffalo City School District, which is ranked 812 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academy School stands out from the surrounding schools in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (71.43%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 31.75% to 62.76% African American. However, Academy School's performance is drastically lower than its peers, with extremely low 4-year graduation rates (12.6% to 29.4%) and very high dropout rates (43.1% to 55.5%) over the past 5 years. This is in stark contrast to the graduation rates of 58.9% to 95.8% and dropout rates of 0.0% to 24.1% at surrounding schools like Amherst Central High School and Kenmore West Senior High School.

Further analysis reveals that Academy School also has alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 92.5% to 95.4% in the past 2 years, compared to 22.6% to 85.4% at nearby schools. The school's test scores are significantly lower than the surrounding schools and the state averages across all subject areas, with only 6.67% proficient in Algebra I compared to 45.53% in the Buffalo City School District and 64.62% statewide. These stark disparities suggest significant challenges and inequities within the Buffalo City School District that require targeted interventions and support to address the systemic issues contributing to Academy School's poor academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

756 St Lawrence Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216

(716) 816-3270

District: Buffalo City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1228^th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $75,024

Student/teacher ratio: 2.0

Number of students: 70

Racial breakdown:

African American:

71.4%

Hispanic:

15.7%

White:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.36. (See more...)

Compare Details Academy School ranks worse than 100% of high schools in New York. It also ranks last among 20 ranked high schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.73. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Academy 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 (71.4%), Hispanic (15.7%), White (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy School is 2, which is the lowest among 21 high schools in the Buffalo City School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy School is $75,024, which is the highest among 21 high schools in the Buffalo City School District!

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Academy School:

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Buffalo City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo City School District 812^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2013	6.62	1369^th	1373	0.3%
2014	7.16	1397^th	1401	0.3%
2015	6.93	1405^th	1407	0.1%
2016	6.06	1428^th	1429	0.1%
2017	5.09	1455^th	1455	0.0%
2018	4.55	1432^nd	1438	0.4%
2022	5.36	1470^th	1479	0.6%

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

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Rank History for all high school students at Academy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2013	1.90	1201^st	1217	1.3%
2014	3.66	1219^th	1237	1.5%
2015	8.41	1187^th	1255	5.4%
2016	17.43	1105^th	1255	12.0%
2017	2.38	1220^th	1221	0.1%
2018	2.66	1189^th	1210	1.7%
2019	3.35	1176^th	1207	2.6%
2022	0.60	1190^th	1190	0.0%
2023	0.73	1228^th	1228	0.0%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Academy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	21.16	928^th	1095	15.3%
2019	21.11	952^nd	1132	15.9%
2023	6.78	1125^th	1130	0.4%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	3.39	1135^th	1154	1.6%
2019	2.97	1156^th	1179	2.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Academy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	4.07	1152^nd	1176	2.0%
2019	1.35	1186^th	1193	0.6%
2022	0.28	1155^th	1155	0.0%
2023	0.80	1196^th	1197	0.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Academy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	2.89	1162^nd	1176	1.2%
2019	4.03	1148^th	1190	3.5%
2022	1.04	1154^th	1154	0.0%
2023	0.90	1189^th	1191	0.2%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Academy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.95	666^th	679	1.9%
2019	4.66	678^th	686	1.2%

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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 Academy School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	13	117	0	24	1	3	158
2013	6	134	0	16	1	2	159
2014	19	147	21	24	5	2	218
2015	30	164	39	28	2	0	263
2016	51	228	54	38	1	5	377
2017	35	165	2	34	3	4	243
2018	13	88	0	14	1	1	117
2019	18	94	0	17	1	8	138
2020	12	105	0	21	1	8	147
2021	9	95	0	24	0	8	136
2022	6	69	0	16	1	3	95
2023	6	50	0	11	0	3	70

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 Academy School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	158	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	159	9.0	17.6	86.8
2014	218	12.0	18.1	34.9
2015	263	29.0	9.0	8
2016	377	43.0	8.7	42.7
2017	243	43.8	5.5	64.2
2018	117	26.0	4.5	83.8
2019	138	27.0	5.1	81.9
2020	147	41.0	3.5	85
2021	136	32.1	4.2	93.4
2022	95	36.0	2.6	87.4
2023	70	33.9	2.0	94.3

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 Academy School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	158	n/a	n/a	n/a
2013	159	9.0	17.6	86.8
2014	218	12.0	18.1	34.9
2015	263	29.0	9.0	8
2016	377	43.0	8.7	42.7
2017	243	43.8	5.5	64.2
2018	117	26.0	4.5	83.8
2019	138	27.0	5.1	81.9
2020	147	41.0	3.5	85
2021	136	32.1	4.2	93.4
2022	95	36.0	2.6	87.4
2023	70	33.9	2.0	94.3

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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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella
2019	98.7%	0.0%	0.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2020	97.8%		0.0%	99.3%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	99.3%	100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Academy School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,306 (7.8%)	$38,958 (92.2%)	$42,265
2020	$3,723 (8.9%)	$37,954 (91.1%)	$41,677
2021	$5,787 (13.6%)	$36,887 (86.4%)	$42,674
2022	$6,192 (10.6%)	$52,465 (89.4%)	$58,657
2023	$12,769 (17.0%)	$62,254 (83.0%)	$75,024

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy 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 1176^th of 1207 High schools	Ranks 1228^th of 1228 High schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School)	0	0
8th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo City School District)	27	27.9	0.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	49.8	1.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Academy School)	25.6	6.7	18.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Buffalo City School District)	55.1	45.5	9.6%
End of Course Algebra I (New York)	71.1	64.6	6.5%
End of Course English (Academy School)	59	35	24%
End of Course English (Buffalo City School District)	73.4	61	12.4%
End of Course English (New York)	83.9	76.9	6.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Academy School)	60	4.6	55.5%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Buffalo City School District)	61.5	49.9	11.7%
End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)	78.8	73.6	5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Academy School)	29.7	0	29.7%
End of Course Living Environment (Buffalo City School District)	46.1	39.3	6.8%
End of Course Living Environment (New York)	73.2	65.7	7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Academy School)	31.4	7.7	23.7%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Buffalo City School District)	62.6	61.8	0.8%
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	138	70	49.3%
African American	94	50	46.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	17	11	35.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	18	6	66.7%
Two or More Races	8	3	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.9%	94.3%	12.4%

Schools Near Academy 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
Academy School	Public	9-12	756 St Lawrence Ave	Buffalo	14216	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-3270	70	34	2.0	94.3%	6 (8.6%)	50 (71.4%)	11 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	0.7	1228^th of 1228 public high schools	0.0%		0.6	1190^th of 1190 public high schools	0.0%	38	6.7			35.0	0.0		4.6	0.0		7.7										97.8	99.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.3	100.0	$75,024	$12,769	$62,254
Middle Early College High School	Public	9-12	2885 Main St	Buffalo	14214	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4010	314	28	11.2	84.4%	17 (5.4%)	228 (72.6%)	40 (12.7%)	13 (4.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)	21.4	929^th of 1228 public high schools	24.3%		14.9	990^th of 1190 public high schools	16.8%	61	47.0			76.2		12.5	52.4	51.5		40.0										100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$21,556	$1,243	$20,314
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy	Public	9-12	2885 Main St	Buffalo	14214	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4250	401	38	10.6	84.8%	34 (8.5%)	247 (61.6%)	60 (15.0%)	44 (11.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	39.7	739^th of 1228 public high schools	39.8%		33.9	789^th of 1190 public high schools	33.7%	50	76.5	66.7	46.7	82.8	20.0	42.9	56.7	37.5		82.4										100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$13,946	$1,074	$12,872
Kenmore Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	155 Delaware Rd	Kenmore	14217	Erie County	Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(716) 874-8403	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic	Public	9-12	2495 Main St	Buffalo	14214	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4250	188	23	8.2	86.7%	22 (11.7%)	112 (59.6%)	22 (11.7%)	22 (11.7%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	14.4	1024^th of 1228 public high schools	16.6%		24.6	867^th of 1190 public high schools	27.1%	157	29.3	16.0	13.3	76.1	5.3	34.6	45.0	40.7		52.9																		$42,211	$7,987	$34,225
Kenmore West Senior High School	Public	8-12	33 Highland Pky	Buffalo	14223	Erie County	Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 874-8401	1,358	143	9.4	50.8%	936 (68.9%)	117 (8.6%)	143 (10.5%)	66 (4.9%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	86 (6.3%)	61.7	476^th of 1228 public high schools	61.2%		60.8	484^th of 1190 public high schools	59.3%	8	82.5	52.2	79.0	84.3	62.5	79.9	73.6	70.0	65.9	80.3				31.8				13.5	58.2	99.7	100.0	99.9	99.9	99.9	100.0	99.9	99.9	$19,182	$1,294	$17,887
Burgard High School	Public	9-12	400 Kensington Ave	Buffalo	14214	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4450	444	53	8.3	89.4%	49 (11.0%)	256 (57.7%)	68 (15.3%)	55 (12.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	11	1082^nd of 1228 public high schools	11.9%		20.6	911^th of 1190 public high schools	23.4%	171	54.4		27.3	46.8	1.8	25.6	41.6	30.3		54.6										99.6	100.0	99.8	99.8	99.8	100.0	99.8	100.0	$20,230	$3,618	$16,612
McKinley Vocational High School	Public	9-12	1500 Elmwood Ave	Buffalo	14207	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4480	986	97	10.2	88.3%	96 (9.7%)	546 (55.4%)	212 (21.5%)	78 (7.9%)	12 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.3%)	4.5	1196^th of 1228 public high schools	2.6%		3.9	1166^th of 1190 public high schools	2.0%	30	27.3		16.7	49.4	3.5	8.9	27.1	21.8		46.5										96.9	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	98.2	99.1	$14,913	$1,561	$13,352
Frederick Olmsted #156	Public	5-12	319 Suffolk	Buffalo	14215	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4330	904	81	11.1	62.2%	276 (30.5%)	287 (31.7%)	121 (13.4%)	167 (18.5%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.3%)	51.2	630^th of 1228 public high schools	48.7%		59.8	507^th of 1190 public high schools	57.4%	123	75.2	47.9	34.3	85.6	32.8	54.3	84.7	84.1		92.3	72.6	63.1	67.0	67.4	67.5	46.8	60.9	43.6	50.0	98.7	99.7	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.7	99.3	99.3	$13,324	$1,096	$12,229
Kenmore East Senior High School	Public	8-12	350 Fries Rd	Tonawanda	14150	Erie County	Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 874-8402	1,127	121	9.3	47.6%	816 (72.4%)	95 (8.4%)	112 (9.9%)	33 (2.9%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (5.1%)	67.3	388^th of 1228 public high schools	68.4%		65.4	405^th of 1190 public high schools	66.0%	17	82.3	86.6	86.9	84.2	85.0	75.1	78.2	75.1	85.7	81.3				24.1				18.5	39.3	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	$19,100	$1,311	$17,790

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