Global Concepts Charter School

1001 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 878 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Global Concepts Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 878 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Global Concepts Charter School's student population of 878 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
878 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Global Concepts Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Global Concepts Charter School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3229 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
33%
52%
39%
49%
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
11%
31%
Black
26%
15%
White
54%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Global Concepts Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global Concepts Charter School's ranking?
Global Concepts Charter School is ranked #3229 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Global Concepts Charter School often compared to?
Global Concepts Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Buffalo Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Global Concepts Charter School?
The graduation rate of Global Concepts Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Global Concepts Charter School?
878 students attend Global Concepts Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Global Concepts Charter School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Global Concepts Charter School?
Global Concepts Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Global Concepts Charter School offer ?
Global Concepts Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Global Concepts Charter School part of?
Global Concepts Charter School is part of Global Concepts Charter School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 878 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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