Health Sciences Charter School vs Leonardo Da Vinci High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 542 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Health Sciences Charter School
Buffalo · Charter high · Grades 9–12
452 students
Leonardo Da Vinci High School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
363 students
| Measure | Health Sciences Charter School Buffalo, New York | Leonardo Da Vinci High School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #755 of 1,079 | #437 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #3778 of 16,910 | #1757 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 452 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 97.5% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leonardo Da Vinci High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 68.1).
- •Leonardo Da Vinci High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 87%).
- •Leonardo Da Vinci High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 87%).
- •Leonardo Da Vinci High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 92%).
- •Leonardo Da Vinci High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.7).
- •Health Sciences Charter School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 363.
- •Health Sciences Charter School is a charter school while Leonardo Da Vinci 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 Health Sciences Charter School better than Leonardo Da Vinci High School?
On the Success Index (US), Leonardo Da Vinci High School ranks higher (76.9 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 Health Sciences Charter School and Leonardo Da Vinci High School?
About 542 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Health Sciences Charter School: 452. Leonardo Da Vinci High School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Health Sciences Charter School and Leonardo Da Vinci High School rank in New York?
Health Sciences Charter School is 755th 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).