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East Community School

Summary:

East Community School is a public high school located in Buffalo, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 302 students. 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.

East Community School consistently performs below the Buffalo City School District and New York state averages on Regents/Common Core exams, with proficiency rates as low as 16.48% in Algebra I and 19.23% in Chemistry. The school also struggles with low graduation rates, ranging from 65.1% to 85.1% over the past few years, and high dropout rates, reaching as high as 12.1%. Additionally, East Community School has experienced extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 87.0% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the district average of 34.1%. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students.

When compared to other high schools in the Buffalo City School District, such as Burgard High School and Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic, East Community School generally performs worse academically and has higher rates of chronic absenteeism and dropout. Despite the high per-student spending of $18,913 at East Community School, the school's academic outcomes and student engagement metrics suggest that the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population, which is predominantly economically disadvantaged.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 820 Northampton St
       Buffalo, NY  14211

(716) 816-3997

District: Buffalo City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1194th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,913 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.5%
Hispanic:
17.9%
Asian:
16.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.8% Help


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Compare Details East Community School ranks worse than 96.1% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 16th 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 6.18. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Community 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 East Community School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51.5%), Hispanic (17.9%), Asian (16.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Community School is 9.1, which is the 8th best among 20 high schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Community School is $18,913, which is the 9th highest among 20 high schools in the Buffalo City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Community School 1194th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See East Community 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 East Community School

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Rank History for all students at East Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 11.87 1051st 1190 11.7%
2023 2.59 1211th 1228 1.4%
2024 6.18 1194th 1242 3.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.94 230th 565 59.3%
2022 58.69 135th 481 71.9%
2023 28.43 467th 583 19.9%
2024 33.03 465th 637 27.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at East Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.24 1044th 1132 7.8%
2022 26.52 784th 1038 24.5%
2023 7.06 1124th 1130 0.5%
2024 10.53 1124th 1144 1.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.03 1100th 1179 6.7%
2022 14.84 965th 1101 12.4%
2023 3.67 1133rd 1155 1.9%
2024 6.62 1122nd 1170 4.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at East Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.94 428th 531 19.4%
2024 9.38 562nd 564 0.4%
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Rank History for Female students at East Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.19 1136th 1193 4.8%
2022 8.72 1060th 1155 8.2%
2023 2.88 1183rd 1197 1.2%
2024 7.97 1161st 1219 4.8%
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Rank History for Male students at East Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.90 1070th 1190 10.1%
2022 16.95 945th 1154 18.1%
2023 4.49 1162nd 1191 2.4%
2024 5.91 1171st 1211 3.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at East Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 1.99 419th 424 1.2%
2024 9.72 396th 426 7.0%
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Rank History for African American students at East Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.70 622nd 686 9.3%
2022 27.51 460th 593 22.4%
2023 6.06 661st 671 1.5%
2024 8.74 673rd 690 2.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.37 647th 815 20.6%
2022 16.78 658th 760 13.4%
2023 7.43 823rd 851 3.3%
2024 11.52 810th 865 6.4%
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Rank History for White students at East Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.90 760th 793 4.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for East Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 4 39 3 7 3 0 0 0 56
2018 29 170 11 36 7 0 3 0 256
2019 24 164 17 32 6 0 3 0 246
2020 26 197 17 50 9 0 3 0 302
2021 24 190 27 48 8 0 7 0 304
2022 19 171 31 46 4 0 7 0 278
2023 23 171 37 54 5 0 12 0 302
2024 34 175 55 61 3 0 12 0 340

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 East Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 56 n/a n/a 23.2
2018 256 34.0 7.5 80.9
2019 246 19.0 12.9 82.5
2020 302 39.8 7.5 84.1
2021 304 32.7 9.2 85.5
2022 278 40.0 6.9 88.8
2023 302 38.4 7.8 n/a
2024 340 37.0 9.1 91.8

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 East Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 56 n/a n/a 23.2
2018 256 34.0 7.5 80.9
2019 246 19.0 12.9 82.5
2020 302 39.8 7.5 84.1
2021 304 32.7 9.2 85.5
2022 278 40.0 6.9 88.8
2023 302 38.4 7.8 n/a
2024 340 37.0 9.1 91.8

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
201892.8%0.0%0.0%95.6%98.9%98.9%98.9%100.0%96.7%96.1%
201983.5%0.0%0.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%86.0%97.5%92.2%85.2%
202096.8%0.0%98.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%98.9%99.6%99.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East Community School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,014 (6.6%) $14,327 (93.4%) $15,341
2020 $860 (5.5%) $14,817 (94.5%) $15,676
2021 $992 (6.1%) $15,204 (93.9%) $16,196
2022 $991 (5.3%) $17,854 (94.7%) $18,844
2023 $2,017 (10.7%) $16,895 (89.3%) $18,913

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Community School

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (East Community School)5119.8
 31.1%
   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 Chemistry (East Community School)14.30
 14.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (Buffalo City School District)50.842
 8.8%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (East Community School)5020
 30%
   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 (East Community School)69.632.9
 36.6%
   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 Global History and Geography (East Community School)41.721.6
 20.1%
   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 (East Community School)35.924.2
 11.7%
   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 (East Community School)47.618
 29.6%
   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 Students246302
 22.8%
African American164171
 4.3%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian1737
 117.6%
Hispanic3254
 68.8%
Pacific Islander00
White2423
 4.2%
Two or More Races312
 300%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 340 students attended East Community School.

Students at East Community School are 51% African American, 18% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 10% White, 4% Two or more races.

East Community School ranks in the bottom 3.9% of New York high schools.


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