At a glance
Reported students
1,088
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
77.74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
469
City Honors School: 1,088 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,074
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78.87
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about City Honors School
City Honors School is a public high school serving grades 05–12 in Buffalo. It is one of 62 current school records connected to Buffalo City School District. NCES reports 1,088 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41.5%) and Asian (22.7%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking City Honors School
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 77.74 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.5%
- Hispanic12.2%
- Black16.3%
- Asian22.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Buffalo City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,140 reported students
Frederick Olmsted #156
High · Grades 05–12
928 reported students
McKinley Vocational High School
High · Grades 09–12
862 reported students
South Park High School
High · Grades 09–12
801 reported students
International Preparatory School (The)
High · Grades 09–12
640 reported students
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts
High · Grades 05–12
617 reported students
Public schools near City Honors School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Sciences Charter School High · Charter · Health Sciences Charter School | 09–12 | 452 | 0.5 mi |
| Leonardo Da Vinci High School High · Buffalo City School District | 09–12 | 363 | 0.6 mi |
| Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts High · Buffalo City School District | 05–12 | 617 | 0.8 mi |
| Emerson School of Hospitality High · Buffalo City School District | 09–12 | 399 | 1.2 mi |
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School High · Buffalo City School District | 09–12 | 1,140 | 1.2 mi |
| Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management High · Buffalo City School District | 09–12 | 436 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about City Honors School
What grades does City Honors School serve?
City Honors School reports grades 05–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Buffalo City School District.
How many students attend City Honors School?
City Honors School reported 1,088 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,074 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at City Honors School?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 1,088 students and 77.74 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is City Honors School a public, charter, or magnet school?
City Honors School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Buffalo City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of City Honors School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is City Honors School in?
City Honors School is part of Buffalo City School District, based in Buffalo, NY, which operates 62 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near City Honors School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Health Sciences Charter School (0.5 mi), Leonardo Da Vinci High School (0.6 mi), Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.