Serving 74 students in grades 10-12, East High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-79%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
87%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)40-44%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of East High School?
The graduation rate of East High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the New York state average of 82%.
How many students attend East High School?
74 students attend East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of East High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East High School?
East High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East High School offer ?
East High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is East High School part of?
East High School is part of Buffalo City School District.
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