- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buffalo, NY
South Park High School
Federal NCES profile for South Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360585000378
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Park High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #8 of 18
- high schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for New York
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Park High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Park High School ranks #8 of 18 high schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585000378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
South Park High School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.5 → 78.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 360585000378 · Buffalo, NY High · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 10:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students)
South Park High School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.5 → 78.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Park High School 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
South Park High School
801 students
What this shows South Park High School reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Park High School compares
South Park High 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in New York - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
97.9%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 33.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
White 26.1%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 33.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, South Park High School 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 South Park High School 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Park High School'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 (~801 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Park High School
How many students attend South Park High School?
South Park High School has 801 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buffalo, NY. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Park High School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 South Park High School?
86.8% of students at South Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Park High School?
The largest demographic group at South Park High School is African American at 33.4% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Park High School?
South Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 South Park High School rank among high schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, South Park High School ranks #8 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 South Park High School, 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.