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SOUTH PARK HIGH SCHOOL

150 SOUTHSIDE PKWY, BUFFALO, NY 14220BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
748
Students
Total enrolled
72%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 17% vs nat'l
$34,113
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 138% vs nat'l
9.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 40% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 748 students in grades 09–12 in BUFFALO, New York.
138% above average funding
District spends $34,113 per pupil, 138% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SOUTH PARK HIGH SCHOOL is a large high in BUFFALO, New York, serving grades 09–12 with 748 students. The district invests $34,113 per student — 138% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 87% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The 72% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at SOUTH PARK HIGH SCHOOL

748
Total Students
9.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
87%
Free Lunch
81
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution372 male · 372 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility87%
National avg 52% · 649 students
Student Composition
32%
22%
34%
Asian4%
White32%
Hispanic / Latino22%
Black34%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360585000378

Academic Outcomes at SOUTH PARK HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
72
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
72%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 31th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 14220

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$34,113Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$34,113
State avg
$32,019
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$15,010
Student Support$6,482
Administration$4,094
Operations$5,117
Other$3,411
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $34,113 spent per student, an estimated $15,112 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
State government
62.7%
Local (property tax)
10.8%
Federal programs
26.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $34,113/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 72% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 87% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLSOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWATERFRONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWEST HERTEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+19 more
↓
High School
HUTCHINSON CENTRAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLCITY HONORS SCHOOLMCKINLEY VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOLFREDERICK OLMSTED #156
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyErie County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (716)816-4828
NCES ID: 360585000378
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BUFFALO seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
HUTCHINSON CENTRAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
1,175 students · 09–12
● 35 opp78% FRL
High
CITY HONORS SCHOOL
1,080 students · 05–12
● 33 opp42% FRL
High
MCKINLEY VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
986 students · 09–12
● 39 opp88% FRL
Elem
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
981 students · PK–08
● 35 opp92% FRL
High
FREDERICK OLMSTED #156
904 students · 05–12
● 41 opp62% FRL
Elem
SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
862 students · PK–08
● 33 opp86% FRL
Elem
WATERFRONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
761 students · PK–08
● 41 opp93% FRL
Elem
WEST HERTEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
750 students · PK–08
● 39 opp92% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
150 SOUTHSIDE PKWY, BUFFALO, NY 14220
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.