Serving 109 students in grades 9-12, Pathways Academy 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 <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 20-24% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathways Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pathways Academy's student population of 109 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pathways Academy is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
27%
30%
Black
55%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
20-24%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathways Academy?
The graduation rate of Pathways Academy is 20-24%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pathways Academy?
109 students attend Pathways Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pathways Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pathways Academy?
Pathways Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pathways Academy offer ?
Pathways Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pathways Academy part of?
Pathways Academy is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Pathways Academy located?
Pathways Academy is located in the MLK Park neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in MLK Park.
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