Buffalo Of Science Charter School

190 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14202
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 936 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Buffalo Of Science Charter School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 936 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Buffalo Of Science Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Buffalo Of Science Charter School's student population of 936 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
936 students
This chart display total students of Buffalo Of Science Charter School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Buffalo Of Science Charter School
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Buffalo Of Science Charter School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Buffalo Of Science Charter School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Buffalo Of Science Charter School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
≥95%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buffalo Of Science Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(18-19)
90-94%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buffalo Of Science Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Buffalo Of Science Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Buffalo Of Science Charter School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
24%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Buffalo Of Science Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
29%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Buffalo Of Science Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
57%
16%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Buffalo Of Science Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
12%
41%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Buffalo Of Science Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Buffalo Of Science Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Buffalo Of Science Charter School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NY.
0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Buffalo Of Science Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Buffalo Of Science Charter School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buffalo Of Science Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buffalo Of Science Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Buffalo Of Science Charter School often compared to?
Buffalo Of Science Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buffalo School Of Culinary Arts And Hospitality Management by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buffalo Of Science Charter School?
The graduation rate of Buffalo Of Science Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Buffalo Of Science Charter School?
936 students attend Buffalo Of Science Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Buffalo Of Science Charter School students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Of Science Charter School?
Buffalo Of Science Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Buffalo Of Science Charter School offer ?
Buffalo Of Science Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Of Science Charter School part of?
Buffalo Of Science Charter School is part of Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School District.

School Reviews

Review Buffalo Of Science Charter School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 936 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links