Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts vs Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 5–12
617 students
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School
Buffalo · Charter other · Grades K–12
899 students
| Measure | Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts Buffalo, New York | Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #968 of 1,079 | – |
| National rank | #7773 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 617 | 899 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 899 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 97.5% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 46%).
- •Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 51%).
- •Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 96%).
- •Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.7).
- •Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is the larger school with 899 students compared with 617.
- •Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts is a public school while Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts better than Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts and Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts: 617. Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School: 899. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts and Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School rank in New York?
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts is 968th of 1,079 and Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is unranked among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).