South Park High School is a high school located in Buffalo, New York. It serves Grades 9 - 12 and teaches according to the Board of Regents. The current principal is Michael Morris.
Serving 726 students in grades 9-12, South Park 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
South Park High School's student population of 726 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
All are welcome to the Buffalo Public Schools, where excellence is our primary expectation, with no excuses.
School Rankings
South Park 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 South Park High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#3049 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
24%
30%
Black
34%
16%
White
30%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sparky (bear)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Park High School's ranking?
South Park High School is ranked #3049 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are South Park High School often compared to?
South Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Health Sciences Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Park High School?
The graduation rate of South Park High School is 81%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Park High School?
726 students attend South Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of South Park High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Park High School?
South Park High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Park High School offer ?
South Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Park High School part of?
South Park High School is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is South Park High School located?
South Park High School is located in the Triangle neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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