The Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts is a magnet performing arts high school and part of Buffalo, New York's public school system. It serves grades 5-12 and requires students to apply in the field of their desired major concentration.
Serving 617 students in grades 5-12, Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts's student population of 617 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
617 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in the Arts and Academics
School Rankings
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts 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 Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3088 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
21%
31%
Black
46%
15%
White
21%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts's ranking?
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts is ranked #3088 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts often compared to?
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like City Honors School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts?
The graduation rate of Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts?
617 students attend Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts?
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts offer ?
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts part of?
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts located?
Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts is located in the Masten Park neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Masten Park.
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