City Honors School vs Health Sciences Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 768 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Honors School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 5–12
1,088 students
Health Sciences Charter School
Buffalo · Charter high · Grades 9–12
452 students
| Measure | City Honors School Buffalo, New York | Health Sciences Charter School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #423 of 1,079 | #755 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1642 of 16,910 | #3778 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,088 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 87% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City Honors School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 68.1).
- •City Honors School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •City Honors School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 92%).
- •Health Sciences Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.1).
- •City Honors School is the larger school with 1,088 students compared with 452.
- •City Honors School is a public school while Health Sciences 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 City Honors School better than Health Sciences Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), City Honors School ranks higher (77.5 vs 68.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are City Honors School and Health Sciences Charter School?
About 768 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Honors School: 1,088. Health Sciences Charter School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Honors School and Health Sciences Charter School rank in New York?
City Honors School is 423rd of 1,079 and Health Sciences Charter School is 755th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).