EAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL

School Overview
East Community High School, located at 820 Northampton St in Buffalo, NY, is a public secondary school within the Buffalo Public Schools district. Serving students in the East Buffalo community, the school is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with personal development. The school’s mission generally emphasizes preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, career technical training, or direct entry into the workforce, while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body.

Beyond core academics, East Community High School typically focuses on community engagement and social-emotional learning to address the specific needs of its neighborhood. The school often implements programs aimed at improving graduation rates and closing achievement gaps, utilizing a variety of resources, including extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and partnerships with local organizations. By prioritizing a holistic approach, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible, and engaged citizens within the city of Buffalo and beyond.
302
Total Students
38.4
Full-Time Teachers
7.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
119.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White23
Hispanic54
Black171
Asian37
Two or More12
American Indian5
  • Black
    171 (56.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    54 (17.9 %)
  • Asian
    37 (12.3 %)
  • White
    23 (7.6 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.0 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (716)816-3997
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 361
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 97
Grade 10 91
Grade 11 63
Grade 12 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 997
Grade 1091
Grade 1163
Grade 1251
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15952.6%
Male14347.4%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)