C+
Average
67/100

Health Sciences Charter School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 1140 ELLICOTT ST, Buffalo, NY 14209
Overall
C+
67/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 87% · Math 87% proficient · 48th percentile in New York
Graduation
B
87% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
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

67
Repit Score
out of 100
429
Students
enrolled
12.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%48/100reading 45th percentile, math 52nd percentile among New York high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%58/10087% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 92% 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 proficiency87% (+31 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency87% (+30 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate87% (+3 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
Black82%82%reading +4 pts, math +10 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income87%87%reading +11 pts, math +14 pts54th 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 1140 ELLICOTT ST
City Buffalo
ZIP Code 14209
District 3601022
NCES School ID 360102206239
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 14209

Understanding the community around Health Sciences Charter School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $48,991
Per Capita Income $38,326
Poverty Rate 20.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.8%
High School or Higher 92.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $417,000
Median Rent $978
Owner-Occupied 27.4%
Renter-Occupied 72.6%
View full data for ZIP 14209 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Health Sciences Charter School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 87.9%
Hispanic/Latino 7.5%
White 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Races 1.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 429
Teachers (FTE) 35.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Health Sciences Charter School?
Health Sciences Charter School has a Repit School Score of 67 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. 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 Health Sciences Charter School?
Health Sciences Charter School has 429 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1.
What grades does Health Sciences Charter School serve?
Health Sciences Charter School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Health Sciences Charter School receive per student?
Health Sciences Charter School receives $15,927 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Health Sciences Charter School in 14209 ▼
Avg Home Value
$319,261
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,507
1-Year Change
+1.2%
% Renters
72.6%

Other Schools in 14209

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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