Pathways Academy

Summary:

Pathways Academy is a public high school in Buffalo, New York, serving 105 students in grades 9-12. 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.

Pathways Academy stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American (48.57%) and Hispanic (22.86%) students compared to other local schools. Pathways Academy also struggles with extremely low 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 5.3% to 28.4% over the past 5 years, and very high dropout rates, ranging from 22.5% to 39.2%. Additionally, the school has an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 97-98% in the past two years. Academically, Pathways Academy students perform poorly on Regents exams, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 38.1% across different subject areas, much lower than the Buffalo City School District and New York state averages.

Despite the high per-student spending at Pathways Academy, ranging from $18,959 to $64,545 over the past 4 years, the school is not able to translate this into improved outcomes for its students. The data suggests that Pathways Academy faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, with issues such as low attendance, lack of academic support, and potential resource allocation problems. The proximity of Pathways Academy to the Erie County Detention Facility, another low-performing school, also raises questions about the educational opportunities and support available to students in this area of Buffalo.

Detail:

Public 9-12

820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211

(716) 816-4526

District: Buffalo City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1224^th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $64,545

Student/teacher ratio: 5.2

Number of students: 105

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.6%

Hispanic:

22.9%

White:

18.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pathways Academy ranks worse than 99.7% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 19^th among 20 ranked high schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.26. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pathways Academy 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 Student population at Pathways Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.6%), Hispanic (22.9%), White (18.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pathways Academy is 5.2, which is the 2^nd best among 20 high schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pathways Academy is $64,545, which is the 2^nd highest among 20 high schools in the Buffalo City School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pathways Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Pathways Academy 1224^th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Pathways Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

African American students:

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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Rank History for Pathways Academy

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Rank History for all students at Pathways Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	1.05	1197^th	1207	0.8%
2023	1.26	1224^th	1228	0.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pathways Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	12.36	557^th	565	1.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pathways Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	4.74	1130^th	1132	0.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pathways Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	1.32	1171^st	1179	0.7%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Pathways Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	28.24	389^th	493	21.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Pathways Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	0.48	1191^st	1193	0.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Pathways Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	2.48	1172^nd	1190	1.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Pathways Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	0.02	447^th	447	0.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Pathways Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	3.25	683^rd	686	0.4%
2023	1.72	671^st	671	0.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pathways Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	1.48	815^th	815	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at Pathways Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	1.10	784^th	793	1.1%

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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 Pathways Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	26	162	11	44	2	5	250
2020	32	150	13	43	3	7	248
2021	30	105	7	34	3	4	183
2022	19	75	13	27	0	3	137
2023	19	51	5	24	1	5	105

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 Pathways Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	250	27.0	9.2	71.2
2020	248	69.0	3.5	85.9
2021	183	27.7	6.5	84.7
2022	137	21.3	6.4	75.2
2023	105	20.0	5.2	80

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 Pathways Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	250	27.0	9.2	71.2
2020	248	69.0	3.5	85.9
2021	183	27.7	6.5	84.7
2022	137	21.3	6.4	75.2
2023	105	20.0	5.2	80

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	76.3%	0.0%	0.0%	77.5%	78.1%	78.1%	78.1%	98.8%	77.5%	77.5%
2020	98.6%		0.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pathways Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$511 (2.9%)	$17,372 (97.1%)	$17,883
2020	$270 (1.4%)	$18,689 (98.6%)	$18,959
2021	$222 (1.1%)	$20,077 (98.9%)	$20,299
2022	$1,610 (5.3%)	$28,781 (94.7%)	$30,391
2023	$1,765 (2.7%)	$62,781 (97.3%)	$64,545

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pathways Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1197^th of 1207 High schools	Ranks 1224^th of 1228 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Pathways Academy)	21.8	11.8	10%
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 (Pathways Academy)	50.5	38.1	12.4%
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 (Pathways Academy)	42.2	6.3	36%
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 (Pathways Academy)	12.6	0	12.6%
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 (Pathways Academy)	19.8	28.6	8.8%
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	250	105	58%
African American	162	51	68.5%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	11	5	54.5%
Hispanic	44	24	45.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	26	19	26.9%
Two or More Races	5	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.2%	80%	8.8%

Schools Near Pathways Academy

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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
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
East Community School	Public	9-12	820 Northampton St	Buffalo	14211	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-3997	302	38	7.8		23 (7.6%)	171 (56.6%)	54 (17.9%)	37 (12.3%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	2.6	1211^th of 1228 public high schools	1.4%		11.9	1051^st of 1190 public high schools	11.7%	160	19.8	0.0	20.0	32.9	0.0	23.1	21.6	24.2		18.0										96.8	98.2	99.6	99.6	99.6	98.9	99.6	99.6	$18,913	$2,017	$16,895
Erie County Detention Facility	Public	9-12	810 East Ferry St	Buffalo	14202	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	No	(315) 765-2242	19				0 (0.0%)	17 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Math Science Technology Preparatory School At 197	Public	9-12	646 E Delevan Ave	Buffalo	14215	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4500	435	56	7.7	93.6%	24 (5.5%)	273 (62.8%)	56 (12.9%)	65 (14.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.2%)	7.2	1157^th of 1228 public high schools	5.8%		13.3	1023^rd of 1190 public high schools	14.0%	134	28.1	7.4	12.5	60.8	21.7	21.0	29.2	17.3		34.1			10.0	27.0			3.3	13.5	24.1	99.2	99.5	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.7	100.0	99.7	$34,487	$3,610	$30,877
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
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
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
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
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
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

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Pathways Academy ranks in the bottom 0.3% of New York high schools.

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Buffalo City School District

What is the racial makeup of Pathways Academy?

Students at Pathways Academy are 49% African American, 23% Hispanic, 18% White, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Pathways Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 105 students attended Pathways Academy.

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