Overview
BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL is a public other serving grades 0–12 in BUFFALO, New York. The school enrolls 899 students. It is part of the BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictBUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
County36029
CityBUFFALO
ZIP14202
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360010505602
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment899
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino6.5%
Black / African American18.9%
Asian59.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races3.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %96%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)