FREDERICK OLMSTED #156

FREDERICK OLMSTED #156 is a Title I public high school that is part of the BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BUFFALO, NY with about 826 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 66 teachers, FREDERICK OLMSTED #156 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Frederick Law Olmsted School #156, located on Suffolk Street in Buffalo, New York, is a notable institution within the Buffalo Public Schools district. It is widely recognized as a "school of choice," serving as a magnet program that emphasizes rigorous academic standards and a highly structured learning environment. The school is named after the legendary landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed Buffalo’s renowned park system, and it carries a reputation for high achievement and competitive entry requirements within the local community.

The school is structured to provide an accelerated curriculum, often catering to high-achieving students who thrive in a challenging pedagogical setting. Because it operates as a magnet school, it attracts families from across the district who are seeking a focused, college-preparatory trajectory. By maintaining a strong emphasis on core subjects and intellectual development, Frederick Law Olmsted #156 serves as a key pillar in the Buffalo school system’s efforts to provide diverse educational pathways and high-quality instruction to its student body.

For more information, contact FREDERICK OLMSTED #156 at (716) 816-4330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.