Serving 110 students in grades 9-12, Pathways Academy 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 <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathways Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pathways Academy's student population of 110 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pathways Academy is 0.61, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
22%
31%
Black
57%
15%
White
12%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Buffalo City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathways Academy?
The graduation rate of Pathways Academy is 15-19%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pathways Academy?
110 students attend Pathways Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pathways Academy students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pathways Academy?
Pathways Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pathways Academy offer ?
Pathways Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pathways Academy part of?
Pathways Academy is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Pathways Academy located?
Pathways Academy is located in the MLK Park neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in MLK Park.
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