Hutchinson Central Technical High School

256 S Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Hutchinson Central Technical High School serves 1,147 students in grades 9-12.
Hutchinson Central Technical High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 89% (Top 50% in NY)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 96% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hutchinson Central Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Hutchinson Central Technical High School's student population of 1,147 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,147 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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School Rankings

Hutchinson Central Technical High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hutchinson Central Technical High School is 0.77, which is more 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
Overall Testing Rank
#1954 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
55%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
21%
10%
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Hispanic
16%
28%
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Black
35%
17%
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White
22%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.77
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Graduation Rate
89%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hutchinson Central Technical High School's ranking?
Hutchinson Central Technical High School is ranked #1954 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hutchinson Central Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Hutchinson Central Technical High School is 89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Hutchinson Central Technical High School?
1,147 students attend Hutchinson Central Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Hutchinson Central Technical High School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hutchinson Central Technical High School?
Hutchinson Central Technical High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hutchinson Central Technical High School offer ?
Hutchinson Central Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hutchinson Central Technical High School part of?
Hutchinson Central Technical High School is part of Buffalo City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 89% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 96% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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