McKinley Vocational High School is a public high school in Buffalo, New York. The school is located at 1500 Elmwood Avenue, and serves about 1200 students from Grades 9 - 12.
Serving 862 students in grades 9-12, Mckinley Vocational 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 862 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MCKINLEY VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Buffalo, NY, covering approximately 46 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 5.1 miles and the furthest edge located 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley Vocational High School's student population of 862 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
862 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mckinley Vocational 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 Mckinley Vocational High School is 0.66, 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
#3680 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
76%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
Showing 2001–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Vocational High School's ranking?
Mckinley Vocational High School is ranked #3680 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mckinley Vocational High School often compared to?
Mckinley Vocational High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burgard High School, Emerson School Of Hospitality 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 52% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mckinley Vocational High School?
The graduation rate of Mckinley Vocational High School is 76%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Mckinley Vocational High School?
862 students attend Mckinley Vocational High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mckinley Vocational High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinley Vocational High School?
Mckinley Vocational High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mckinley Vocational High School offer ?
Mckinley Vocational High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mckinley Vocational High School part of?
Mckinley Vocational High School is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mckinley Vocational High School located?
Mckinley Vocational High School is located in the Black Rock neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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