Lackawanna High School

550 Martin Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 560 students in grades 9-12, Lackawanna High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Lackawanna High School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 82% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Lackawanna High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lackawanna High School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#650 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lackawanna High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lackawanna High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lackawanna High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lackawanna High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lackawanna High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lackawanna High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lackawanna High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lackawanna High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lackawanna High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lackawanna High School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lackawanna High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lackawanna High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Lackawanna High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
75-79%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lackawanna High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lackawanna High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lackawanna High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lackawanna High School's ranking?
Lackawanna High School is ranked #650 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lackawanna High School?
The graduation rate of Lackawanna High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lackawanna High School?
560 students attend Lackawanna High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lackawanna High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lackawanna High School?
Lackawanna High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lackawanna High School offer ?
Lackawanna High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lackawanna High School part of?
Lackawanna High School is part of Lackawanna City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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