ACADEMY SCHOOL

www.buffaloschools.org

70 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

**Alternative High School at 425** (often referred to as "School 4") is a specialized educational facility located in Buffalo, New York, operating under the Buffalo Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to provide an alternative pathway to graduation for students who may not be thriving in a traditional large-scale high school environment. By offering a smaller, more focused setting, the school aims to address the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of its student body, helping them overcome barriers to success.

The program at 425 South Park is structured to provide rigorous academic instruction alongside personalized support systems. Because it serves students who may have faced challenges such as credit recovery, attendance issues, or a need for a non-traditional learning pace, the school emphasizes flexibility and individualized attention. Through its commitment to the district's mission, Alternative High School at 425 strives to re-engage students in their education, ensuring they are prepared for post-secondary opportunities, whether that be college, vocational training, or the workforce.

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

2.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACADEMY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	11
Black	50
Two or More	3

Black
50 (71.4 %)
Hispanic
11 (15.7 %)
White
6 (8.6 %)
Two or More
3 (4.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)816-3270
Website:	http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 9

Grade 9 23

Grade 10 19

Grade 11 10

Grade 12 8

Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ACADEMY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 8	9
Grade 9	23
Grade 10	19
Grade 11	10
Grade 12	8
Ungraded	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ACADEMY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	30	42.9%
Male	40	57.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)