Health Sciences Charter School vs Ps 17
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km 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
Ps 17
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
284 students
| Measure | Health Sciences Charter School Buffalo, New York | Ps 17 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #755 of 1,079 | #2210 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3778 of 16,910 | #41289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 452 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 17% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Health Sciences Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 25.7).
- •Health Sciences Charter School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 17%).
- •Health Sciences Charter School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Health Sciences Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 93%).
- •Ps 17 does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.7).
- •Health Sciences Charter School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 284.
- •Health Sciences Charter School is a charter school while Ps 17 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 Ps 17?
On the Success Index (US), Health Sciences Charter School ranks higher (68.1 vs 25.7 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 Ps 17?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Health Sciences Charter School: 452. Ps 17: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Health Sciences Charter School and Ps 17 rank in New York?
Health Sciences Charter School is 755th of 1,079 and Ps 17 is 2210th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).