Serving 1,074 students in grades 5-12, City Honors School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 1,074 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City Honors School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
City Honors School's student population of 1,074 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,074 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
City Honors School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of City Honors School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1007 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
53%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City Honors School's ranking?
City Honors School is ranked #1007 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of City Honors School?
The graduation rate of City Honors School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend City Honors School?
1,074 students attend City Honors School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of City Honors School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Honors School?
City Honors School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does City Honors School offer ?
City Honors School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is City Honors School part of?
City Honors School is part of Buffalo City School District.
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