Serving 459 students in grades 9-12, Burgard High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burgard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Burgard High School's student population of 459 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burgard High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burgard High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2711 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
55%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burgard High School's ranking?
Burgard High School is ranked #2711 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Burgard High School often compared to?
Burgard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson School Of Hospitality, Mckinley Vocational High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Burgard High School?
The graduation rate of Burgard High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Burgard High School?
459 students attend Burgard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Burgard High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burgard High School?
Burgard High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Burgard High School offer ?
Burgard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burgard High School part of?
Burgard High School is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Burgard High School located?
Burgard High School is located in the Leroy neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Leroy.
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