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Health Sciences Charter School in Buffalo, NY
(09-12 • Public • Regular School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 17
Address
 1140 ELLICOTT ST
Buffalo, NY 14209
Telephone
(716) 888-4080
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Website
http://www.healthsciencescharterschool.org
City-data.com school rating
17
Students
462
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
37.5
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
Yes, under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
School district
HEALTH SCIENCES CHARTER SCHOOL
Charter school
Yes
Charter authorizer name
NYS EDUCATION (#000000000001)
Title I status
Title I targeted assistance school
Magnet School Indicator
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
CITY HONORS SCHOOL AT FOSDICK MASTEN PARK (0.5 miles):

95
BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (0.4 miles):

34
Health Sciences Charter School:

17
PS 17 (0.9 miles):

8
STANLEY MAKOWSKI EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (0.7 miles):

7
INTERNATIONAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL AT GROVER CLEVELAND AT #187 (1.1 miles):

7
PS 74 HAMLIN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1.1 miles):

5
MARVA J DANIEL FUTURES PREPARATORY SCHOOL (0.9 miles):

2
HERMAN BADILLO COMMUNITY SCHOOL (1.3 miles):

2
Health Sciences Charter School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
Erie County:

51
Buffalo:

21
Health Sciences Charter School:

17

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 462
Enrollment in 2015: 460
Enrollment in 2014: 437
Enrollment in 2013: 322
Enrollment in 2011: 95

Health Sciences Charter School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeG09G10G11G12Total
All students125120115102462
Female students75667864283
Male students50543738179
Hispanic students415414
Black students1161189989422
White students419620
Two or More Races students1 - 236

Enrollment by grade:
9th grade enrollment: 125
10th grade enrollment: 120
11th grade enrollment: 115
12th grade enrollment: 102

Health Sciences Charter School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 283 (61.3%)
School:

61.3%
State:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 179 (38.7%)
Here:

38.7%
New York:

47.5%

Health Sciences Charter School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
Hispanic enrollment: 14 (3.0%)
School:

3.0%
New York:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 422 (91.3%)
School:

91.3%
New York:

12.0%
White enrollment: 20 (4.3%)
Here:

4.3%
State:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 6 (1.3%)
Health Sciences Charter School:

1.3%
State:

2.9%

Health Sciences Charter School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Teachers and support:
(State average from 6,103 schools)
Classroom Teachers (FTE): 37.5

Number of FTE teachers in their first year of teaching: 6
Number of FTE teachers in their second year of teaching: 5
Number of FTE school counselors: 2
Number of FTE security guards: 4
Number of FTE social workers: 1

Student/Teacher Ratio
Health Sciences Charter School:

12.3
State:

14.0

Health Sciences Charter School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio


School Expenditures:
Salary Expenditures for Total Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $3,113,831
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Teachers: 39 (Salary Expenditures: $2,264,425)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of Support Services Staff: 7 (Salary Expenditures: $332,271)
  • Full-time Equivalency Count of School Administration Staff: 12 (Salary Expenditures: $517,135)
Salary Expenditures for Non-Personnel Funded with State and Local Funds: $3,412,514

Limited English Proficiency:
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Students Enrolled in LEP Programs: 6 (male: 4, female: 2)
  • Black: 2 (all male)
  • White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

Students with disabilities:
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Students with Disabilities (IDEA): Students with intellectual disabilities; hearing impairment, including deafness; speech or language impairment; visual impairment, including blindness; serious emotional disturbance; orthopedic impairment; autism; traumatic brain injury; developmental delay; other health impairment; specific learning disability; deaf-blindness; or multiple disabilities and who, by reason thereof, receive special education and related services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) according to an Individualized Education Program, Individual Family Service Plan, or service plan. The "Students with Disabilities (IDEA)" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive special education and related services under IDEA.

Students with Disabilities (Section 504 only): Students with a disability, who receive related aids and services solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The "Section 504 only" column in the survey items always refers to students with disabilities who receive related aids and services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and not under IDEA.
Students with disabilities served under IDEA: 53 (male: 22, female: 31)
  • Black: 53 (male: 22, female: 31)
Students with disabilities served under Section 504: 13 (male: 5, female: 8)
  • Black: 13 (male: 5, female: 8)

Retention:
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(State average from 437 schools)
A student is retained if he or she is not promoted to the next grade prior to the beginning of the following school year. Students are not considered retained if they can proceed to the next grade because they successfully completed a summer school program or for a similar reason. At the high school level, a student who has not accumulated enough credits to be classified as being in the next grade is considered retained
Total number of students retained in 9th grade: 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
  • Black: 10 (male: 5, female: 5)

Percent of 9th grade students retained
Here:

8.0%
New York:

11.4%
Total number of students retained in 10th grade: 16 (male: 11, female: 5)
  • Black: 16 (male: 11, female: 5)

Percent of 10th grade students retained
Health Sciences Charter School:

13.3%
State:

8.8%
Total number of students retained in 11th grade: 6 (male: 4, female: 2)
  • Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • White: 2 (all male)

Percent of 11th grade students retained
Here:

5.2%
State:

11.0%

    Total number of students retained in 12th grade

  • Hispanic2
  • Black7
  • White2
  • LEP2
  • IDEA7
Total number of students retained in 12th grade: 11 (male: 7, female: 4)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 7 (male: 5, female: 2)
  • White: 2 (all female)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all male)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 7 (male: 2, female: 5)

Percent of 12th grade students retained
Health Sciences Charter School:

10.8%
State:

14.9%

Dual Enrollment:
(State average from 432 schools)
This school has students in grades 9-12 enrolled in a dual enrollment / dual credit program
Dual enrollment/dual credit programs provide opportunities for high school students to take college-level courses offered by colleges, and earn concurrent credit toward a high school diploma and a college degree while still in high school.These programs are for high school - enrolled students who are academically prepared to enroll in college and are interested in taking on additional coursework.For example, students who want to study subjects not offered at their high school may seek supplemental education at colleges nearby.

    Dual Enrollment

  • Hispanic4
  • Black49
  • White7
  • IDEA2
Dual Enrollment: 60 (male: 15, female: 45)
  • Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Black: 49 (male: 11, female: 38)
  • White: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all female)

Dual Enrollment per 1,000 students
Health Sciences Charter School:

129.9
State:

183.3

Accountability


SAT/ACT:
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The ACT Test (ACT) is a nationally recognized assessment used to indicate college readiness.
The SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) is a curriculum-based, college readiness test that assesses the academic skills and knowledge students acquire in high school and the ability to apply that knowledge.

    SAT or ACT Test Participation

  • Hispanic13
  • Black79
  • White7
  • Multirace10
  • IDEA5
SAT or ACT Test Participation: 109 (male: 32, female: 77)
  • Hispanic: 13 (male: 5, female: 8)
  • Black: 79 (male: 23, female: 56)
  • White: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
  • Two or More Races: 10 (male: 2, female: 8)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 5 (all female)

Health & Safety


Referrals and Arrests:
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(State average from 410 schools)
Referral to law enforcement is an action by which a student is reported to any law enforcement agency or official, including a school police unit, for an incident that occurs on school grounds, during school-related events, or while taking school transportation, regardless of whether official action is taken. Citations, tickets, court referrals, and school-related arrests are considered referrals to law enforcement.

School-related arrest refers to an arrest of a student for any activity conducted on school grounds, during off-campus school activities (including while taking school transportation), or due to a referral by any school official. All school-related arrests are considered referrals to law enforcement.
Students without disabilities who were referred to a law enforcement agency or official: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 2

Students without disabilities who were referred to a law enforcement agency or official per 1,000 students
Here:

4.3
State:

6.5
Students with disabilities who were referred to a law enforcement agency or official: 2 (all female)
  • Black: 2

Students with disabilities who were referred to a law enforcement agency or official per 1,000 students
Here:

4.3
State:

3.4

Harassment & Bullying:
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(State average from 1,117 schools)
An allegation is a claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong or illegal, typically made without proof.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment or bullying and gender-based harassment or bullying. Sexual harassment or bullying is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, such as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Gender-based harassment or bullying is nonsexual intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on the student's actual or perceived sex, including harassment based on gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity with gender stereotypes. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Both male and female students can be victims of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex, and the harasser or bully and the victim can be of the same sex. Bullying on the basis of sex constitutes sexual harassment.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of religion refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived religion. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of religion constitutes religious harassment.

Harassment or bullying on the basis of sexual orientation refers to intimidation or abusive behavior toward a student based on actual or perceived sexual orientation. Harassing conduct may take many forms, including verbal acts and name-calling, as well as non-verbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements, or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful or humiliating. The conduct can be carried out by school employees, other students, and non-employee third parties. Bullying on the basis of sexual orientation constitutes sexual orientation harassment.
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex: 5
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sex per 1,000 students
Here:

10.8
State:

3.8
Students reported as harassed or bullied on the basis of sex: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Students disciplined for bullying or harassment on the basis of sex: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sexual orientation: 5
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of sexual orientation per 1,000 students
Health Sciences Charter School:

10.8
State:

1.7

Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of religion: 1
Allegations of harassment or bullying on the basis of religion per 1,000 students
Health Sciences Charter School:

2.2
State:

0.3


Chronic Student Absenteeismt:
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(State average from 3,050 schools)
A chronically absent student is a student who is absent 15 or more school days during the school year. A student is absent if he or she is not physically on school grounds and is not participating in instruction or instruction - related activities at an approved off-grounds location for at least half the school day. Each day that a student is absent for 50 percent or more of the school day should be counted. Any day that a student is absent for less than 50 percent of the school day should not be counted. The number of absences is based on the total number of school days absent. Chronically absent students include students who are absent for any reason(e.g., illness, suspension, the need to care for a family member), regardless of whether absences are excused or unexcused.

    Chronic Student Absenteeism

  • Hispanic4
  • Black88
  • White5
  • Multirace2
  • IDEA19
  • 5047
Chronic Student Absenteeism: 99 (male: 27, female: 72)
  • Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Black: 88 (male: 23, female: 65)
  • White: 5 (all female)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all male)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 19 (male: 8, female: 11)
  • Section 504: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
Chronic Student Absenteeism per 1,000 students
School:

214.3
New York:

179.4

Suspensions:
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(State average from 569 schools)
Out-of-school suspension
  • For students with disabilities served under IDEA : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his/her regular school for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes to another setting (e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include both removals in which no individualized family service plan(IFSP) or individualized education plan(IEP) services are provided because the removal is 10 days or less as well as removals in which the child continues to receive services according to his/her IFSP or IEP.
  • For students without disabilities and students with disabilities served solely under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act : Out-of-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his / her regular school for at least half a day(but less than the remainder of the school year) for disciplinary purposes to another setting(e.g., home, behavior center).Out-of-school suspensions include removals in which no educational services are provided, and removals in which educational services are provided(e.g., school-provided at home instruction or tutoring).
In-school suspension is an instance in which a child is temporarily removed from his or her regular classroom(s) for at least half a day for disciplinary purposes, but remains under the direct supervision of school personnel. Direct supervision means school personnel are physically in the same location as students under their supervision.

    School days missed due to out-of-school suspension

  • Hispanic7
  • Black108
  • White4
  • Multirace1
  • LEP1
  • IDEA18
  • 5047
School days missed due to out-of-school suspension: 120 (male: 43, female: 77)
  • Hispanic: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
  • Black: 108 (male: 40, female: 68)
  • White: 4 (male: 1, female: 3)
  • Two or More Races: 1 (all female)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 1 (all female)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 18 (male: 5, female: 13)
  • Section 504: 7 (male: 3, female: 4)
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students without disabilities): 120

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students without disabilities)
Health Sciences Charter School:

259.7
New York:

50.9

    Students without disabilities receiving one or more in-school suspension

  • Hispanic4
  • Black58
  • White4
  • Multirace2
Students without disabilities receiving one or more in-school suspension: 68 (male: 27, female: 41)
  • Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Black: 58 (male: 23, female: 35)
  • White: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all female)

    Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension

  • Hispanic4
  • Black40
  • White2
  • Multirace2
  • LEP2
Students without disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 48 (male: 22, female: 26)
  • Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Black: 40 (male: 20, female: 20)
  • White: 2 (all female)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all female)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all female)
Students without disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension: 38 (male: 16, female: 22)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all female)
  • Black: 34 (male: 14, female: 20)
  • White: 2 (all male)
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Students with disabilities): 18

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Students with disabilities)
School:

39.0
New York:

29.4
Instances of out-of-school suspension (Section 504 only): 7

Instances of out-of-school suspension per 1,000 students (Section 504 only)
Health Sciences Charter School:

15.2
State:

2.9
Students with disabilities receiving one or more in-school suspension: 16 (male: 5, female: 11)
  • Black: 16 (male: 5, female: 11)
  • Section 504: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Students with disabilities receiving only one out-of-school suspension: 10 (male: 2, female: 8)
  • Black: 10 (male: 2, female: 8)
  • Section 504: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
Students with disabilities receiving more than one out-of-school suspension: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
  • Black: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
  • Section 504: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

Classes & Courses


Algebra I:
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(State average from 773 schools)
Algebra I is a (college-preparatory) course that includes the study of properties and operations of the real number system; evaluating rational algebraic expressions; solving and graphing first degree equations and inequalities; translating word problems into equations; operations with and factoring of polynomials; and solving simple quadratic equations. Algebra I is a foundation course leading to higher-level mathematics courses, including Geometry and Algebra II.
Number of Algebra I classes: 13
Number of Algebra I classes taught by certified teachers: 13

    9-10th grade student enrollment in Algebra I

  • Hispanic2
  • Black79
  • White2
  • LEP4
  • IDEA10
9-10th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 83 (male: 37, female: 46)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all male)
  • Black: 79 (male: 35, female: 44)
  • White: 2 (all female)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 10 (male: 5, female: 5)
9-10th grade studenst who passed Algebra I: 26 (male: 7, female: 19)
  • Black: 26 (male: 7, female: 19)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 8 (male: 4, female: 4)
Percent of 9-10th grade students who passed
School:

31.3%
State:

76.8%
11-12th grade student enrollment in Algebra I: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Black: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 2 (all female)
11-12th studenst who passed Algebra I: 4 (all female)
  • Black: 4
Percent of 11-12th grade students who passed
Health Sciences Charter School:

100.0%
New York:

65.5%

Algebra II:
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Algebra II (college-preparatory) course topics typically include field properties and theorems; set theory; operations with rational and irrational expressions; factoring of rational expressions; in - depth study of linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; solving systems of linear and quadratic equations; graphing of constant, linear, and quadratic equations; properties of higher degree equations; and operations with rational and irrational exponents.
Number of Algebra II classes: 2
Number of Algebra II classes taught by certified teachers: 2

    Student Enrollment in Algebra II

  • Hispanic2
  • Black37
  • White8
  • IDEA4
Student Enrollment in Algebra II: 47 (male: 14, female: 33)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all female)
  • Black: 37 (male: 14, female: 23)
  • White: 8 (all female)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)

Geometry:
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Geometry is a (college-preparatory) course that typically includes topics such as properties of plane and solid figures; deductive methods of reasoning and use of logic; geometry as an axiomatic system including the study of postulates, theorems, and formal proofs; concepts of congruence, similarity, parallelism, perpendicularity, and proportion; and rules of angle measurement in triangles.Geometry is considered a prerequisite for Algebra II.
Number of Geometry classes: 1
Number of Geometry classes taught by certified teachers: 1

Student Enrollment in Geometry: 15 (male: 8, female: 7)
  • Black: 13 (male: 8, female: 5)
  • White: 2 (all female)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 2 (all female)

Advanced Mathematics:
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Advanced mathematics (college-preparatory) courses cover the following topics: trigonometry, trigonometry/algebra, trigonometry / analytic geometry, trigonometry / math analysis, analytic geometry, math analysis, math analysis / analytic geometry, probability and statistics, and precalculus
Number of Advanced Mathematics classes: 9
Number of Advanced Mathematics classes taught by certified teachers: 9

    Student Enrollment in Advanced Mathematics

  • Hispanic7
  • Black151
  • White7
  • Multirace4
  • IDEA13
Student Enrollment in Advanced Mathematics: 169 (male: 62, female: 107)
  • Hispanic: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
  • Black: 151 (male: 56, female: 95)
  • White: 7 (male: 2, female: 5)
  • Two or More Races: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 13 (male: 5, female: 8)

Biology:
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Biology (college-preparatory) courses are designed to provide information regarding the fundamental concepts of life and life processes.These courses include(but are not restricted to) such topics as cell structure and function, general plant and animal physiology, genetics, and taxonomy.
Number of Biology classes: 8
Number of Biology classes taught by certified teachers: 8

    Student Enrollment in Biology

  • Hispanic4
  • Black118
  • White5
  • LEP4
  • IDEA16
Student Enrollment in Biology: 127 (male: 49, female: 78)
  • Hispanic: 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Black: 118 (male: 47, female: 71)
  • White: 5 (all female)
  • Limited English Proficiency (LEP): 4 (male: 2, female: 2)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 16 (male: 8, female: 8)

Chemistry:
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Chemistry (college-preparatory) courses involve studying the composition, properties, and reactions of substances. These courses typically explore such concepts as the behaviors of solids, liquids, and gases; acid / base and oxidation / reduction reactions; and atomic structure.Chemical formulas and equations and nuclear reactions are also studied.
Number of Chemistry classes: 6
Number of Chemistry classes taught by certified teachers: 6

    Student Enrollment in Chemistry

  • Hispanic2
  • Black82
  • White10
  • Multirace2
  • IDEA7
Student Enrollment in Chemistry: 96 (male: 31, female: 65)
  • Hispanic: 2 (all female)
  • Black: 82 (male: 29, female: 53)
  • White: 10 (male: 2, female: 8)
  • Two or More Races: 2 (all female)
  • Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): 7 (male: 2, female: 5)

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