D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Academy School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 756 ST LAWRENCE AVE, Buffalo, NY 14216
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 35% · Math 55% proficient · 9th percentile in New York
Graduation
D
12% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
78
Students
enrolled
2.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%9/100reading 2nd percentile, math 17th percentile among New York high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%1/10012% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 97% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Many New York high schools report 95% or more of students proficient, so comparisons among top schools here are less precise and we don’t estimate a “versus similar schools” figure. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−22 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency55% (−3 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate12% (−72 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black50%50%reading -29 pts, math -22 pts12th percentile (list)
Low-income35%50%reading -42 pts, math -24 pts11th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 756 ST LAWRENCE AVE
City Buffalo
ZIP Code 14216
District 3605850
NCES School ID 360585006262
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 14216

Understanding the community around Academy School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,033
Per Capita Income $45,840
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.0%
High School or Higher 93.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $259,400
Median Rent $1,076
Owner-Occupied 47.4%
Renter-Occupied 52.6%
View full data for ZIP 14216 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Academy School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.7%
Female 42.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 68.0%
Hispanic/Latino 23.1%
White 5.1%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More Races 1.3%
American Indian 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 78
Teachers (FTE) 27.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 2.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Academy School?
Academy School has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Academy School?
Academy School has 78 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 2.8:1.
What grades does Academy School serve?
Academy School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Academy School receive per student?
Academy School receives $33,375 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Academy School in 14216 ▼
Avg Home Value
$341,962
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,586
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
52.6%

Other Schools in 14216

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026