BURGARD HIGH SCHOOL

BURGARD HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BUFFALO, NY with about 480 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, BURGARD HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BURGARD HIGH SCHOOL, located at 400 Kensington Avenue in Buffalo, New York, is a notable institution within the Buffalo Public Schools district. Historically recognized for its focus on career and technical education, the school is dedicated to preparing students for success in both post-secondary education and the modern workforce. By integrating academic rigor with specialized vocational training, Burgard aims to provide its student body with the practical skills and hands-on experience necessary to excel in various professional industries.

The school environment emphasizes a blend of traditional classroom learning and career-readiness programs, fostering a community that supports student growth and personal development. As part of the broader Buffalo school system, Burgard strives to meet the diverse needs of its students by offering resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a curriculum designed to navigate the challenges of the 21st-century economy. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, enrollment, and school-wide initiatives, you can visit their official page on the district website at [www.buffaloschools.org](http://www.buffaloschools.org).

For more information, contact BURGARD HIGH SCHOOL at (716) 816-4450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 KENSINGTON AVE
BUFFALO, NY 14214-2897
Advertisement

BURGARD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BUFFALO, NY with about 480 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Career & Technical School)
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
480
Teachers:
49.01
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 480 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BURGARD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 73% of the student body.

Black or African American
73.1%
Hispanic/Latino
11.3%
White
6.9%
Asian
6.5%
Two or more races
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
32.9%
Male
67.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.