Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic

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Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic is a public high school in Buffalo, NY, serving 188 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.

While Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic has some strengths, such as relatively high graduation rates (ranging from 90.9% to 96.3%) and low dropout rates (0% to 3.7%) compared to nearby schools like Pathways Academy (14.8% graduation rate) and Academy School (28.4% graduation rate, 55.5% dropout rate), the school faces significant challenges. It has a much higher percentage of African American students (59.57%) compared to the surrounding schools, and its test scores on Regents exams are generally lower than the Buffalo City School District and New York state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 5.26% to 76.09% across different subject areas.

Additionally, Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 71.1% to 90.5% in the past two years, which is significantly higher than the chronic absenteeism rates of nearby schools like Frederick Olmsted #156 (53.1%) and Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts (55.8%). The school's performance also varies significantly by student subgroup, with Asian students outperforming their peers, while White students lag behind. These challenges, combined with the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (86.7% free/reduced lunch recipients) and the overall low performance of the Buffalo City School District, suggest that Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic faces significant obstacles in improving its outcomes.


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Public 9-12

 2495 Main St
       Buffalo, NY  14214


(716) 816-4250

District: Buffalo City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1024th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $42,211 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  188

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.6%
White:
11.7%
Asian:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.7% Help


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Compare Details Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic ranks worse than 83.4% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 8th among 20 ranked high schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.39. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (59.6%), Asian (11.7%), Hispanic (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic is 8.2, which is the 7th best among 20 high schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic employs 22.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic is $42,211, which is the 3rd highest among 20 high schools in the Buffalo City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic:

SchoolDigger ranks Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic 1024th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic in the ranking list.)

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Buffalo City School District:

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


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Rank History for Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic

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Rank History for all students at Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.63 867th 1190 27.1%
2023 14.39 1024th 1228 16.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 62.32 109th 481 77.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.78 844th 1038 18.7%
2023 14.88 1052nd 1130 6.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.45 748th 1101 32.1%
2023 15.96 976th 1155 15.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.46 846th 1155 26.8%
2023 19.29 946th 1197 21.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.26 844th 1154 26.9%
2023 10.89 1063rd 1191 10.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.46 247th 386 36.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.91 362nd 593 39.0%
2023 26.11 510th 671 24.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 40.10 425th 760 44.1%
2023 27.22 607th 851 28.7%
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Rank History for White students at Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.79 647th 738 12.3%
2023 4.34 743rd 776 4.3%
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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 Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 15 75 27 23 0 0 5 0 145
2021 21 91 23 31 0 0 7 0 173
2022 23 111 27 27 0 0 9 0 197
2023 22 112 22 22 2 0 8 0 188

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 145 26.0 5.5 84.8
2021 173 21.2 8.1 85
2022 197 23.6 8.3 79.2
2023 188 22.9 8.2 86.7

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 Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 145 26.0 5.5 84.8
2021 173 21.2 8.1 85
2022 197 23.6 8.3 79.2
2023 188 22.9 8.2 86.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $390 (2.4%) $15,759 (97.6%) $16,149
2021 $609 (3.5%) $16,716 (96.5%) $17,325
2022 $965 (6.4%) $14,154 (93.6%) $15,119
2023 $7,987 (18.9%) $34,225 (81.1%) $42,211

Data source: New York Department of Education


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Students at Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic are 60% African American, 12% White, 12% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 188 students attended Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic.

Research Laboratory High School-Bioinformatic ranks in the bottom 16.6% of New York high schools.


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