City Honors School vs Leonardo Da Vinci High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 889 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
Leonardo Da Vinci High School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
363 students
| Measure | City Honors School Buffalo, New York | Leonardo Da Vinci High School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #423 of 1,079 | #437 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #1642 of 16,910 | #1757 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,088 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 1,088 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 97.5% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.5 vs 76.9).
- •Leonardo Da Vinci High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 90%).
- •Leonardo Da Vinci High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 87%).
- •City Honors School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 81.3%).
- •Leonardo Da Vinci High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.1).
- •City Honors School is the larger school with 1,088 students compared with 363.
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 Leonardo Da Vinci 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 City Honors School and Leonardo Da Vinci High School?
About 889 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Honors School: 1,088. Leonardo Da Vinci High School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Honors School and Leonardo Da Vinci High School rank in New York?
City Honors School is 423rd of 1,079 and Leonardo Da Vinci High School is 437th of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).