At a glance
Reported students
862
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
91.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
469
McKinley Vocational High School: 862 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
9.4:1 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
- 984
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93.87
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about McKinley Vocational High School
McKinley Vocational High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Buffalo. It is one of 62 current school records connected to Buffalo City School District. NCES reports 862 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 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.4:1, below 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 Black (52.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.3%). English learners represent 15% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, 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 McKinley Vocational High School
- 1How do the reported 9.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 91.22 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 5 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
- 15%
- Students with disabilities
- 21%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.7%
- Hispanic23.3%
- Black52.4%
- Asian6.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
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
Not reported as 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.
South Park High School
High · Grades 09–12
801 reported students
Frederick Olmsted #156
High · Grades 05–12
928 reported students
International Preparatory School (The)
High · Grades 09–12
640 reported students
City Honors School
High · Grades 05–12
1,088 reported students
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts
High · Grades 05–12
617 reported students
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,140 reported students
Public schools near McKinley Vocational High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette International School High · Buffalo City School District | 09–12 | 475 | 1.2 mi |
| Riverside Academy High School High · Buffalo City School District | 09–12 | 285 | 1.4 mi |
| Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts High · Buffalo City School District | 05–12 | 617 | 1.9 mi |
| Research Laboratory Hs-Bioinformatic High · Buffalo City School District | 09–12 | 174 | 1.9 mi |
| Kenmore Junior-Senior High School High · Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District | 07–12 | 180 | 2.1 mi |
| Health Sciences Charter School High · Charter · Health Sciences Charter School | 09–12 | 452 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about McKinley Vocational High School
What grades does McKinley Vocational High School serve?
McKinley Vocational High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (career and technical school) in Buffalo City School District.
How many students attend McKinley Vocational High School?
McKinley Vocational High School reported 862 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 984 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at McKinley Vocational High School?
The calculated ratio is 9.4:1, based on 862 students and 91.22 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 McKinley Vocational High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
McKinley Vocational High 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 McKinley Vocational High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93% 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 McKinley Vocational High School in?
McKinley Vocational High 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 McKinley Vocational High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lafayette International School (1.2 mi), Riverside Academy High School (1.4 mi), Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.