McKinley Vocational High School is a public high school in Buffalo, New York. The school is located at 1500 Elmwood Avenue, and serves about 1200 students from Grades 9 - 12.
Serving 940 students in grades 9-12, Mckinley Vocational High 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 21-39% (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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 940 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley Vocational High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mckinley Vocational High School's student population of 940 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
940 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Rankings
Mckinley Vocational High 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 Mckinley Vocational High School is 0.65, 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
#3680 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
24%
30%
Black
53%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley Vocational High School's ranking?
Mckinley Vocational High School is ranked #3680 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mckinley Vocational High School often compared to?
Mckinley Vocational High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson School Of Hospitality, Burgard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% 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 Mckinley Vocational High School?
The graduation rate of Mckinley Vocational High School is 76%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mckinley Vocational High School?
940 students attend Mckinley Vocational High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mckinley Vocational High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Vocational High School?
Mckinley Vocational High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mckinley Vocational High School offer ?
Mckinley Vocational High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mckinley Vocational High School part of?
Mckinley Vocational High School is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mckinley Vocational High School located?
Mckinley Vocational High School is located in the Black Rock neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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