Serving 95 students in grades 7-12, Academy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy School's student population of 95 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy School is 0.44, 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
#3074 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
73%
16%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
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 Academy School's ranking?
Academy School is ranked #3074 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Academy School often compared to?
Academy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harvey Austin School #97, City Honors School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Academy School?
The graduation rate of Academy School is 20-24%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Academy School?
95 students attend Academy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Academy School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy School?
Academy School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Academy School offer ?
Academy School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy School part of?
Academy School is part of Buffalo City School District.
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