Lackawanna High School vs Western New York Maritime Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New York, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lackawanna High School
Lackawanna · Public high · Grades 9–12
670 students
Western New York Maritime Charter School
Buffalo · Charter high · Grades 5–12
392 students
| Measure | Lackawanna High School Lackawanna, New York | Western New York Maritime Charter School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #527 of 1,079 | #31 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #2389 of 16,910 | #36 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 670 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.9% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 95% |
| city | Lackawanna | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western New York Maritime Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.9 vs 73.8).
- •Western New York Maritime Charter School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 82%).
- •Western New York Maritime Charter School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 87%).
- •Western New York Maritime Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 76.9%).
- •Western New York Maritime Charter School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.5).
- •Lackawanna High School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 392.
- •Lackawanna High School is a public school while Western New York Maritime 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 Lackawanna High School better than Western New York Maritime Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Western New York Maritime Charter School ranks higher (95.9 vs 73.8 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 Lackawanna High School and Western New York Maritime Charter School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lackawanna and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lackawanna High School: 670. Western New York Maritime Charter School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lackawanna High School and Western New York Maritime Charter School rank in New York?
Lackawanna High School is 527th of 1,079 and Western New York Maritime Charter School is 31st of 1,079 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).