For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 415 students in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in MLK Park are East Community School and Pathways Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 33%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Community School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Community School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3997
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-3997
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4526
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4526
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo, NY include East Community School and Pathways Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo?
the neighborhood of MLK Park, Buffalo public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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