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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
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Diversity
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Teachers
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College Prep
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Clubs & Activities
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Administration
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Sports
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Food
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Resources & Facilities
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Buffalo Academy of Science is an above average, public, charter school located in BUFFALO, NY. It has 881 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 95% of students are at least proficient in math and 92% in reading.
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About Buffalo Academy of Science...
- AP Offered
- Charter School
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- New York
- Buffalo
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
92%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
95%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
92%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1070
64
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
No data available —
AP Enrollment
14%
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Downtown
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Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$54,953
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,233
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$227,779
National
$281,900
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Culture & Safety
Poll
80%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.5 responses
Poll
80%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.5 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on
11 responses
Basketball game
45%
Talent show
18%
Black History Month Program
9%
Pep Rally
9%
Poetry Slam
9%
Prom
9%
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Students
Diversity
gradeA
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
881
Free or Reduced Lunch
87%
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.5 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.5 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.5 responses
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
13:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
Average salary for all teachers within the district.
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Teachers in First/Second Year
10.9%
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.6 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.6 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.6 responses
Clubs & Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
No data available —
National
$12,239
100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.5 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.5 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.5 responses
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Buffalo Academy of Science Reviews
Rating 4.32 out of 5 63 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Buffalo Academy of Science is a charter school located in downtown Buffalo, NY. This school is full of wonderful teachers and administration as well as resources and opportunities for students to expand their high school experience. However, it could use an increase in the number of advanced and accelerated classes offered, as well as clubs and activities to supplement education with extracurricular activities. Overall, it is an amazing community.
- Senior
- 2 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
My experience with Buffalo Academy of Science was not the worst. Unlike other schools, buffsci does not mix classes, people are put in a section based on their grades. Some people do not like this but I personally don’t mind it. I like the idea that I don't have to know so many new faces in each class and have to socialize every so often. I made some life long friends in this place, ones I can never replace. This school is also great in how it prepares it’s students for college, as a senior i was given a whole class to help with whatever I needed when applying to colleges. In contrast, a criticism I have for this school though is their lunch. Not only is the lunch time only about 20 minutes long but the food we get is not filling at all. It should not be considered a lunch, a snack at most. I also don’t like how those in the highest section are forced to take certain AP/Dual courses. Students should have a say for such subjects that require much more work and energy than others.
- Senior
- 5 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
Well from the start of freshman year, the teachers understood me in how advanced I was. At the end of freshman year and all the way through my sophom*ore year it was online classes. The school provided supplies and were understanding about being at home. My junior year was a little more stressful due to taking an AP course. My senior year went by fast because of all the fun and relaxed the teachers were. I would like to see more students involved in planning events and so forth. I would also like to see the lunches to be better and vary in options.
- Alum
- 9 months ago
