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 821 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Pathways Academy has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with rankings between 1197-1224 out of 1207-1242 high schools over the past few years.

Pathways Academy faces significant challenges, with extremely low graduation rates ranging from 28.4% to 85.1%, much higher dropout rates of 4.9% to 28.4%, and an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1% to 97.0%. The school's students perform significantly below state and district averages on Regents/Common Core exams, with proficiency rates often less than half the state and district levels, particularly in Algebra I, Geometry, Earth Science, and Global History and Geography. The school serves a predominantly African American and Hispanic student population, with high percentages of English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While nearby schools in the Buffalo City School District, such as Burgard High School, Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic, and Frederick Olmsted #156, generally perform better than Pathways Academy, the stark achievement gap within the district is highlighted by the performance of City Honors School, a highly-ranked public school that significantly outperforms Pathways Academy and the district as a whole. Addressing the systemic inequities that contribute to the challenges faced by Pathways Academy and other high-need schools in the district will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 820 Northampton St
       Buffalo, NY  14211


(716) 816-4526

District: Buffalo City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1224th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $64,545 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  5.2 Help
Number of students:  105

Racial breakdown:

African American:
48.6%
Hispanic:
22.9%
White:
18.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pathways Academy ranks worse than 98.6% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 19th 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 3.96. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pathways Academy 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 Pathways Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.6%), Hispanic (22.9%), White (18.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pathways Academy is 5.2, which is the 2nd 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 Pathways Academy is $64,545, which is the 2nd highest among 20 high schools in the Buffalo City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pathways Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Pathways Academy 1224th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Pathways Academy 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 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 1197th 1207 0.8%
2023 1.26 1224th 1228 0.3%
2024 3.96 1224th 1242 1.4%
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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 557th 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 1130th 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 1171st 1179 0.7%
2024 0.84 1170th 1170 0.0%
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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 389th 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 1191st 1193 0.2%
2024 3.20 1212th 1219 0.6%
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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 1172nd 1190 1.5%
2024 6.77 1162nd 1211 4.0%
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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 447th 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 683rd 686 0.4%
2023 1.72 671st 671 0.0%
2024 4.22 688th 690 0.3%
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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 815th 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 784th 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.

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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 Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 26 162 11 44 2 0 5 0 250
2020 32 150 13 43 3 0 7 0 248
2021 30 105 7 34 3 0 4 0 183
2022 19 75 13 27 0 0 3 0 137
2023 19 51 5 24 1 0 5 0 105

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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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201976.3%0.0%0.0%77.5%78.1%78.1%78.1%98.8%77.5%77.5%
202098.6%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pathways Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 1197th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 1224th of 1228 High schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Pathways Academy)21.811.8
 10%
   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 English Language Arts (Pathways Academy)50.538.1
 12.4%
   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 (Pathways Academy)42.26.3
 36%
   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 (Pathways Academy)12.60
 12.6%
   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 (Pathways Academy)19.828.6
 8.8%
   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 Students250105
 58%
African American16251
 68.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian115
 54.5%
Hispanic4424
 45.5%
Pacific Islander00
White2619
 26.9%
Two or More Races55
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.2%80%
 8.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pathways Academy

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

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

Pathways Academy ranks in the bottom 1.4% 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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