BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL

www.bascs.org

Charter School 881 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School (BuffSci) is a tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter school serving students in grades 5 through 12. Located in downtown Buffalo, New York, the school places a heavy emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. BuffSci is recognized for its rigorous academic environment, which aims to prepare students from diverse backgrounds for success in competitive four-year colleges and universities.

The school is defined by its structured approach to learning, characterized by extended school days and a focus on high academic achievement and character development. Beyond its core curriculum, BuffSci offers a variety of extracurricular activities, competitive athletic programs, and enrichment opportunities designed to foster well-rounded students. By integrating a technology-rich learning environment with strong faculty support, the academy strives to close the achievement gap and provide students with the critical thinking skills necessary for the modern workforce.

881

Total Students

72.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	106
Black	422
Asian	251
Two or More	24
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
422 (47.9 %)
Asian
251 (28.5 %)
Hispanic
106 (12.0 %)
White
73 (8.3 %)
Two or More
24 (2.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(716)854-2490
Website:	http://www.bascs.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	881
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	764
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* 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

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 67

Grade 8 72

Grade 9 60

Grade 10 69