Buffalo Alternative High School serves 249 students in grades 7-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
33%
30%
Black
63%
15%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Buffalo Alternative High School?
249 students attend Buffalo Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Buffalo Alternative High School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Alternative High School?
Buffalo Alternative High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Buffalo Alternative High School offer ?
Buffalo Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Buffalo Alternative High School part of?
Buffalo Alternative High School is part of Buffalo City School District.
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