Global Concepts Charter School

1001 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 858 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Global Concepts Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 858 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Global Concepts Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Global Concepts Charter School's student population of 858 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
858 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Global Concepts Charter 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 Global Concepts Charter School is 0.59, 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)
#3062 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Global Concepts Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Global Concepts Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Global Concepts Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Global Concepts Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Global Concepts Charter School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Global Concepts Charter School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Global Concepts Charter School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Global Concepts Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Global Concepts Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Global Concepts Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Global Concepts Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Global Concepts Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Global Concepts Charter School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Global Concepts Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Global Concepts Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global Concepts Charter School's ranking?
Global Concepts Charter School is ranked #3062 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Global Concepts Charter School often compared to?
Global Concepts Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Buffalo Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Global Concepts Charter School?
The graduation rate of Global Concepts Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Global Concepts Charter School?
858 students attend Global Concepts Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Global Concepts Charter School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Global Concepts Charter School?
Global Concepts Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Global Concepts Charter School offer ?
Global Concepts Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Global Concepts Charter School part of?
Global Concepts Charter School is part of Global Concepts Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 858 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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