Charter School for Applied Technologies vs Riverside Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charter School for Applied Technologies
Buffalo · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,260 students
Riverside Academy High School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
285 students
| Measure | Charter School for Applied Technologies Buffalo, New York | Riverside Academy High School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1033 of 1,079 |
| National rank | – | #10780 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,260 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 2,260 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 7.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | – |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charter School for Applied Technologies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.5% vs 96.1%).
- •Riverside Academy High School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 11.5).
- •Charter School for Applied Technologies is the larger school with 2,260 students compared with 285.
- •Charter School for Applied Technologies is a charter school while Riverside Academy High School is a public 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 Charter School for Applied Technologies better than Riverside Academy High 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 Charter School for Applied Technologies and Riverside Academy High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charter School for Applied Technologies: 2,260. Riverside Academy High School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charter School for Applied Technologies and Riverside Academy High School rank in New York?
Charter School for Applied Technologies is unranked and Riverside Academy High School is 1033rd of 1,079 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).