Serving 787 students in grades 9-12, South Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
South Park High School's student population of 787 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
787 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Park High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2673 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
34%
16%
White
34%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Park High School's ranking?
South Park High School is ranked #2673 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Park High School?
The graduation rate of South Park High School is 72%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend South Park High School?
787 students attend South Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of South Park High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Park High School?
South Park High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Park High School offer ?
South Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Park High School part of?
South Park High School is part of Buffalo City School District.
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