East Community High School is a high school located on the East Side of Buffalo, New York. It serves 190 students in grades 9???2. The current principal is Marlon Lee.
Serving 386 students in grades 9-12, East Community School ranks in the top 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 <50% (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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Community 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
East Community School's student population of 386 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
386 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
2016
School Rankings
East Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Community School is 0.68, 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
#2143 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
17%
31%
Black
50%
15%
White
9%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Community School's ranking?
East Community School is ranked #2143 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% 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 East Community School?
The graduation rate of East Community School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend East Community School?
386 students attend East Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of East Community School students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Community School?
East Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Community School offer ?
East Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East Community School part of?
East Community School is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is East Community School located?
East Community School is located in the MLK Park neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in MLK Park.
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