Buffalo For The Visual & Performing Arts vs. City Honors School
Should I attend Buffalo For The Visual & Performing Arts or City Honors School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Buffalo For The Visual & Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
City Honors School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 610 students in grades 5-12, Buffalo For The Visual & Performing Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,074 students in grades 5-12, City Honors School ranks in the top 30% 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 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-12
5-12
Total Students
610 students
1,074 students
% Male | % Female
30% | 70%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
79 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#964 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1007 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
73%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
35
105
Grade 6 Students
42
98
Grade 7 Students
57
128
Grade 8 Students
52
144
Grade 9 Students
115
149
Grade 10 Students
105
148
Grade 11 Students
101
140
Grade 12 Students
103
150
Ungraded Students
-
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
16%
% Hispanic
16%
9%
% Black
51%
15%
% White
23%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
