- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buffalo, NY
Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
Federal NCES profile for Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360585006643
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools.
- #18 of 18
- high schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management has class sizes smaller than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management ranks #18 of 18 high schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585006643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 360585006643 · Buffalo, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 9.5:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hutchinson Cen
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
1,140 students
- City Honors Sc
City Honors School
1,088 students
- International
International School
933 students
- Frederick Olms
Frederick Olmsted #156
928 students
- Mckinley Vocat
Mckinley Vocational High School
862 students
- This school 436
Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
436 students
What this shows Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management compares
Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in New York - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,407
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
White 15.9%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Buffalo City School District reports $29,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City Honors School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
How many students attend Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management?
Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management has 436 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management?
86.8% of students at Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management?
The largest demographic group at Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management is African American at 51.7% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management?
Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management rank among high schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management ranks #18 of 18 high schools in Buffalo, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Buffalo on the city page.
What other schools are in Buffalo City School District?
Besides Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, Buffalo City School District also operates Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students), City Honors School (1,088 students), and International School (933 students). See the Buffalo City School District district page for the complete list.