Health Sciences Charter School is a charter high school located in the City of Buffalo, New York. The school opened in 2010 and is located at 1140 Ellicott Street and is located in the East Side of Buffalo, a few blocks north of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
Serving 429 students in grades 9-12, Health Sciences Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Health Sciences Charter School's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Health Sciences Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Health Sciences Charter School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3974 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
88%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Health Sciences Charter School's ranking?
Health Sciences Charter School is ranked #3974 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Health Sciences Charter School often compared to?
Health Sciences Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Health Sciences Charter School?
The graduation rate of Health Sciences Charter School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Health Sciences Charter School?
429 students attend Health Sciences Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Health Sciences Charter School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Health Sciences Charter School?
Health Sciences Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Health Sciences Charter School offer ?
Health Sciences Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Health Sciences Charter School part of?
Health Sciences Charter School is part of Health Sciences Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Health Sciences Charter School located?
Health Sciences Charter School is located in the Masten Park neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Masten Park.
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