Serving 446 students in grades 9-12, Health Sciences 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Health Sciences Charter School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Health Sciences 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 Health Sciences Charter School is 0.22, 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
#2936 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
88%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Health Sciences Charter School's ranking?
Health Sciences Charter School is ranked #2936 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Health Sciences Charter School often compared to?
Health Sciences Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Health Sciences Charter School?
The graduation rate of Health Sciences Charter School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Health Sciences Charter School?
446 students attend Health Sciences Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Health Sciences Charter School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Health Sciences Charter School?
Health Sciences Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Health Sciences Charter School offer ?
Health Sciences Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Health Sciences Charter School part of?
Health Sciences Charter School is part of Health Sciences Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Health Sciences Charter School located?
Health Sciences Charter School is located in the Masten Park neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Masten Park.
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