Serving 37 students in grades 11-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
68%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)32%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
27%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grover Cleveland High School?
The graduation rate of Grover Cleveland High School is 32%, which is lower than the New York state average of 78%.
How many students attend Grover Cleveland High School?
37 students attend Grover Cleveland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Grover Cleveland High School students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grover Cleveland High School?
Grover Cleveland High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grover Cleveland High School offer ?
Grover Cleveland High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Grover Cleveland High School part of?
Grover Cleveland High School is part of Buffalo City School District.
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