Burgard Vocational High School is a vocational high school located in Buffalo, New York, USA. It enrolls approximately 600 students from Grades 9 - 12 and teaches according to the Board of Regents.
Serving 502 students in grades 9-12, Burgard High 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burgard High School's student population of 502 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1910
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Burgard High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burgard High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4229 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
18%
31%
Black
51%
15%
White
10%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)79.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burgard High School's ranking?
Burgard High School is ranked #4229 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Burgard High School often compared to?
Burgard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson School Of Hospitality, Mckinley Vocational High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burgard High School?
The graduation rate of Burgard High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Burgard High School?
502 students attend Burgard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Burgard High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Burgard High School?
Burgard High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Burgard High School offer ?
Burgard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Burgard High School part of?
Burgard High School is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Burgard High School located?
Burgard High School is located in the Leroy neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Leroy.
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