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).
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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