How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts | Health Sciences Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Buffalo, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 617 | 452 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.8:1 | 13.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.2% | 89.8% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts | Health Sciences Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $29,407 | $14,870 |
| District | Buffalo Public Schools | Health Sciences Charter School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts | Health Sciences Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.0% | 1.1% |
| African American | 46.3% | 90.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% | 7.3% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 0.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts | Health Sciences Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 204:1 | 129:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 52.5% | 78.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 157 | 55 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.