Erie County Detention Facility

Erie County Detention Facility serves 15 students in grades 9-12. 

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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Erie County Detention Facility ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Erie County Detention Facility's student population of 15 students has grown by 275% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
15 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Erie County Detention Facility is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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11:1
American Indian
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1%
Asian
13%
10%
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Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
67%
16%
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White
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40%
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Erie County Detention Facility?
15 students attend Erie County Detention Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Erie County Detention Facility students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Asian.
What grades does Erie County Detention Facility offer ?
Erie County Detention Facility offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Erie County Detention Facility part of?
Erie County Detention Facility is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Erie County Detention Facility located?
Erie County Detention Facility is located in the Grider neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Grider.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 15 students
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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