Highgate Heights

600 Highgate Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Highgate Heights 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Highgate Heights's student population of 391 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Highgate Heights 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 Highgate Heights is 0.43, 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)
#3982 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
55%
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20-29%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
10%
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Hispanic
5%
29%
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Black
74%
16%
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White
3%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
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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 Highgate Heights's ranking?
Highgate Heights is ranked #3982 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Highgate Heights?
391 students attend Highgate Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Highgate Heights students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highgate Heights?
Highgate Heights has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Highgate Heights offer ?
Highgate Heights offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Highgate Heights part of?
Highgate Heights is part of Buffalo City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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