- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
City Honors School
Federal NCES profile for City Honors School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585000308
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
City Honors School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #12 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
City Honors School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, City Honors School ranks #12 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
City Honors School held near 1,056 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.8 → 73.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 360585000308 · Buffalo, NY Other · MID · TRAD
1,088 enr · 13.9:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
City Honors School held near 1,056 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.8 → 73.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
City Honors School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hutchinson Cen
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
1,140 students
- This school
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
- South Park Hig
South Park High School
801 students
What this shows City Honors School reports 1,088 students on the CCD universe file.
How City Honors School compares
City Honors School 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 25% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,088 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,088
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.7%
Asian 22.8%
African American 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, City Honors School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
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 City Honors School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| International School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Park High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to City Honors School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,088 students)
Frequently asked questions about City Honors School
How many students attend City Honors School?
City Honors School has 1,088 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,080 (2022-23) → 1,056 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Honors School?
The student-teacher ratio at City Honors School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at City Honors School?
42.2% of students at City Honors School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of City Honors School?
The largest demographic group at City Honors School is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City Honors School?
City Honors School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 City Honors School rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, City Honors School ranks #12 of 49 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 schools in Buffalo on the city page.
What other schools are in Buffalo City School District?
Besides City Honors School, Buffalo City School District also operates Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students), International School (933 students), and Frederick Olmsted #156 (928 students). See the Buffalo City School District district page for the complete list.