- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buffalo, NY
International Preparatory School (the)
Federal NCES profile for International Preparatory School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360585005939
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International Preparatory School (the) earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #11 of 18
- high schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
International Preparatory School (the) has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International Preparatory School (the) ranks #11 of 18 high schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585005939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
International Preparatory School (the) held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.8 → 66.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 360585005939 · Buffalo, NY High · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 9.6:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
International Preparatory School (the) held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.8 → 66.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
International Preparatory School (the) 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
International Preparatory School (the)
640 students
What this shows International Preparatory School (the) reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How International Preparatory School (the) compares
International Preparatory School (the) 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.3%
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 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Asian 25.4%
White 6.9%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, International Preparatory School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 International Preparatory School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Larger | Lower 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 International Preparatory School (the)'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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about International Preparatory School (the)
How many students attend International Preparatory School (the)?
International Preparatory School (the) has 640 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Preparatory School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at International Preparatory School (the) is 9.6:1, 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 International Preparatory School (the)?
93.6% of students at International Preparatory School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International Preparatory School (the)?
The largest demographic group at International Preparatory School (the) is African American at 39.1% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International Preparatory School (the)?
International Preparatory School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 International Preparatory School (the) rank among high schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, International Preparatory School (the) ranks #11 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 International Preparatory School (the), 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.