| Buffalo Public Schools | |
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Putting children & families first to ensure high academic achievement for all." |
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| Type and location | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | Pre-K-12 and Adult education |
| Established | 1838 |
| Region | Erie County, WNY |
| Location | 712 City Hall, Buffalo, New York, USA |
| District Info | |
| Superintendent | Amber Dixon (interim) |
| Schools |
Elementary:45 |
| Budget | $798,200,000[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Teachers | 2860.6 (FTE)[2] |
| Staff | 2142.7 (FTE)[2] |
| Other information | |
| Student/Teacher Ratio: | 12.8:1[2] |
| Website | http://www.buffaloschools.org |
Buffalo Public Schools serves approximately 47,000 students in Buffalo, New York, the second largest city in the state of New York. It is located in Erie County of western New York and operates nearly 70 facilities.[3]
The Buffalo Public School System was started in 1838, 13 years after the completion of the Erie Canal and only 6 years after the 1832 incorporation of the City of Buffalo. Buffalo was the first city in the state of New York to have a free public education system supported by local taxes. Although New York City had a free public education system prior to 1838, NYC obtained additional funding through private donations and sources.[4]
Buffalo Public School's first Superintendent of Schools, Oliver Gray Steele (1805–1879), was a prominent and successful business man. Originally from Connecticut, Mr. Steele relocated to Buffalo in 1827. He held three different terms as Superintendent between 1838 and 1852, during which twelve new elementary facilities were built, bringing the total to 15 elementary buildings. A building for a dedicated high school was also purchased during this time. Mr. Steele is credited as being the "Father of the Public Schools of Buffalo" as his reorganization of the schools in Buffalo enabled children to have access to a free public education.[4] Over 35 people have held the position of Superintendent of Buffalo Public Schools since that time. The Buffalo School Board voted to appoint longtime administrator Amber Dixon as Interim Superintendent of the Buffalo School District. Dixon will replace Dr. James Williams, in light of his September 2011 retirement amid a highly publicized, tax-sponsored retirement resignation benefits agreement.
The Board of Education of the Buffalo City School District is the policy-making body for the Buffalo Public Schools [5] , as provided by the Constitution of the State of New York, and is under the general supervision of the New York State Education Department.[6] The board consists of 9 members elected by popular vote of District residents. Terms are either 3 or 6 years. The Office of the Board of Education is in room 801 of City Hall in downtown Buffalo and meetings are on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The meetings begin at 5:30 PM and are open to the public.
| D'Youville Porter Campus | |
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| Address | |
| 255 Porter Avenue Lower West Side 14207 |
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| Information | |
| School number | 3 |
| Principal | Elizabeth Giangreco |
| Grades | K-8 |
| Website | D'Youville Porter School |
D'Youville-Porter Campus School is located at 255 Porter Avenue in Buffalo, and serves grades K through 8. The current principal is Ms. Elizabeth Giangreco.
The school is located near the campus of D'Youville College. During the 2009-2011 school years, the Porter campus was being reconstructed, and this school was temporarily located at School 77 on Normal Avenue.
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| Buffalo Elementary School of Technology | |
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| Address | |
| 414 South Division Street East Side 14204 |
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| Information | |
| Status | Persistently Lowest Achieving |
| School number | 6 |
| Principal | Sharon Brown |
| Assistant principals | Michelle Hope Karen Piotrowski |
| Grades | K-8 |
| Website | BEST |
Buffalo Elementary School of Technology is located at 414 South Division Street in Buffalo and serves Grades K through 8. The current principal is Mrs. Sharon Brown, and the current assistant principal is Ms. Karen Piotrowski.
The school was established in 1839 as P.S. 6. In 1977, the school became one of the first magnet schools in the city and was renamed the "Academic Challenge Center." In 1997, the school was renamed "Buffalo Elementary School of Technology" in response to the school adopting a program that would integrate technology use into all subject areas[9].
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| E.C.C. 17 | |
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| Address | |
| 156 Newburgh Street East Side 14211 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School in Need of Corrective Action (Year 2) |
| School number | 17 |
| Principal | Maryellen Royce |
| Vice principal | Carrie Myers |
| Grades | K-4 |
| Website | Early Childhood Center |
Early Childhood Center 17 is located at 156 Newburgh Street and serves Grades K-4. The current principal is Dr. Maryellen Royce, and the current assistant principal is Ms. Carrie Myers.
The school is traditionally located at 1045 West Delavan Avenue. Due to reconstruction, the school is temporarily housed at former P.S. 71 until at least the 2012 school year.
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| Dr. Antonia Pantoja Community School of Academic Excellence | |
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| Address | |
| 370 Normal Avenue West Side 14213 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School In Need of Restructuring |
| School number | 18 |
| Principal | Valarie Kent |
| Vice principal | Mary Orser |
| Grades | K-8 |
| Website | PS 18 |
Dr. Antonia Pantoja Community School of Academic Excellence is located at 370 Normal Avenue. The current principal is Ms. Valerie Kent, and the current assistant principal is Mrs. Mary Orser.
The school was named in 2003 for Dr. Antonia Pantoja, the first Hispanic recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The school building at 118 Hampshire Street is currently being reconstructed, and the school is temporarily housed at former P.S. 77.
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| Native American Magnet School | |
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| Address | |
| 97 West Delavan Avenue West Side 14213 |
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| Information | |
| Type | Magnet |
| Motto | As Eagles Do Children Soar to Great Heights |
| Status | School in Need of Improvement |
| School number | 19 |
| Principal | Linda Brancatella |
| Vice principal | Bogdan Kotnis |
| Grades | K-8 |
| Website | Native American Magnet |
The Native American Magnet is a magnet school that serves Grades PK-8. The current principal is Ms. Linda Brancatella, and the current assistant principal is Mr. Bogdan Kotnis.
The school was established in 1981.
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| Hillery Park Elementary | |
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| Address | |
| 73 Pawnee Parkway South Buffalo 14210 |
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| Information | |
| School number | 27 |
| Principal | Maria Miller |
| Vice principal | Marguerite Villa |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | Hillery Park |
Hillery Park Academy is located on 73 Pawnee Parkway and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Dr. Maria Miller, and the current assistant principal is Ms. Marguerite Villa.
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| Frank A. Sedita Academy | |
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| Address | |
| 21 Lowell Place West Side 14213 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School in Need of Restructuring |
| School number | 30 |
| Principal | Wanda Schoefield |
| Assistant principals | Edelmiro Cruz Todd Miklas |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | Sedita Academy |
Frank A. Sedita Academy serves grades Pre-K through 8 and is located at 21 Lowell Place. The current principal is Dr. Wanda Schoefield, and the current assistant principals are Mr. Edelmiro Cruz and Mr. Todd Miklas.
The school was formerly P.S. 38 until the start of the 2006 school year.
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| Harriet Ross Tubman School | |
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| Address | |
| 212 Stanton Street Lower East Side 14212 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School in Need of Improvement |
| School number | 31 |
| Principal | William Boatwright |
| Vice principal | Barry Ifedigbo |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | Harriet Ross Tubman Academy |
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy is located at 212 Stanton Street serves grades PK through 8. The current principal is Mr. William Boatwright, and the current assistant principal is Mr. Barry Ifedigbo.
The school was formerly known as E.C.C. 31 and Stanton Academy.
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| Bennett Park Montessori | |
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| Address | |
| 342 Clinton Street Lower East Side 14204 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School in Need of Improvement |
| School number | 32 |
| Principal | Pauletta Stines |
| Assistant principals | Marianna Cecchini Diane Sauer |
| Grades | 3Y-8 |
| Website | Bennett Park Montessori |
Bennett Park Montessori is located at 342 Clinton Street and serves students age 3 through Grade 8. The current principal is Ms. Pauletta Stines, and the current assistant principals are Ms. Marianna Cecchini and Ms. Diane Sauer.
Bennett Park is a school that teaches to the Montessori philosophy of education. It was one of two Montessori schools in the city, with the other being located at P.S. 78 at Olympic Avenue. The two schools merged in 2006.
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| Bilingual Center | |
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| Address | |
| 157 Elk Street First Ward 14210 |
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| Information | |
| Status | Persistently Lowest Achieving |
| School number | 33 |
| Principal | Miguel Medina |
| Vice principal | Sara Call |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | Bilingual Center |
The Bilingual Center is located at 157 Elk Street and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Mr. Miguel Medina, and the current assistant principal is Ms. Sara Call.
The school mostly works with students are English language learners.
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| Futures Academy | |
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| Address | |
| 295 Carlton Street Fruit Belt 14204 |
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| Information | |
| Status | Persistently Lowest Achieving |
| School number | 37 |
| Principal | Tonja M. Williams |
| Vice principal | Michelle Reczek |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | Futures Academy |
Futures Academy is located at 295 Carlton Street and serves Grades PreK through 8. The current principal is Dr. Tonja Williams and the current assistant principal is Ms. Michelle Reczek.
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| Martin Luther King Multicultural Institute | |
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| Address | |
| 487 High Street Hospital Hill 14211 |
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| Information | |
| Status | Persistently Lowest Achieving |
| School number | 39 |
| Principal | Ramona Y. Thomas-Reynolds |
| Assistant principals | Cindy Clarke Barbara Shea |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | Dr. Martin Luther King Multicultural Institute |
The Dr. Martin Luther King Multicultural Institute is located at 487 High Street and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Mrs. Ramona Thomas-Reynolds, and the current assistant principals are Ms. Cindy Clarke and Ms. Barbara Shea.
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| Lovejoy Discovery School | |
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| Address | |
| 161 Benzinger Street Lovejoy 14206 |
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| Information | |
| School number | 43 |
| Principal | Colleen Carota |
| Vice principal | Tonya Bickham-Chavers |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | Lovejoy Discovery School |
Lovejoy Discovery School is located at 161 Benzinger Street and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Ms. Colleen Carota, and the current assistant principal is Dr. Tonya Chavers.
The School was formerly known as P.S. 43 Academy.
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| International School 45 | |
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| Address | |
| 141 Hoyt Street West Side 14213 |
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| Information | |
| Status | Persistently Lowest Achieving |
| School number | 45 |
| Principal | Nadia A. Nashir |
| Assistant principals | Kathryn L. Foy Cecelie Owens Lynn Piccirillo |
| Grades | PK-6 |
| Website | International School 45 |
International School 45 is located at 141 Hoyt Street and serves Grades PK through 6. The current principal is Ms. Nadia Nashir, and the current assistant principals are Ms. Kathryn Foy, Ms. Cecelie Owens, and Ms. Lynn Piccirillo.
Originally a community school, School 45 began to take in a large amount of students from the city's West Side, which has a large immigrant population. The school housed Grades PK through 8, but due to overcrowding, the school's seventh and eighth graders began attending Lafayette High School beginning with the 2011-2012 school year.
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| Community School | |
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| Address | |
| 425 South Park Avenue South Buffalo 14204 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School In Need of Improvement (Year 2) |
| School number | 53 |
| Principal | June Clark |
| Vice principal | Kimberly Janaski |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | Community School 53 |
Community School 53 is located at 425 South Park Avenue and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Ms. June Clark, and the current assistant principal is Ms. Kimberly Janewski.
The school building is at 329 Roeher Avenue located in the city's east side, but is currently being reconstructed. The school is temporarily housed at former P.S. 4 in South Buffalo.
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| Dr. George E. Blackman ECC | |
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| Address | |
| 2358 Main Street North Buffalo 14214 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School In Need of Improvement |
| School number | 54 |
| Principal | Geneive Jones-Johnson |
| Grades | PK-4 |
| Website | George E. Blackman |
Dr. George E. Blackman ECC is located at 2358 Main Street and serves Grades PK-4. The current principal is Ms. Geneive Jones-Johnson.
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| Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet - Museum Site | |
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| Address | |
| 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Park Humboldt Park 14211 |
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| Information | |
| Motto | Be Responsible...Respect Yourself and Others...Strive for Excellence |
| Status | Persistently Lowest Achieving |
| School number | 59 |
| Principal | Denise Luka |
| Vice principal | Mark Shoemaker |
| Grades | 3-8 |
| Slogan | Science Is Only The Beginning |
| Website | Dr. Charles E. Drew Science Magnet |
Dr. Charles E. Drew Science Magnet serves Grades 3 through 8 and is located at 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. The current principal is Ms. Denise Luka, and the current assistant principal is Mr. Mark Shoemaker.
The Science Magnet is located at the Buffalo Museum of Science in the city's East Side. The school has a satellite site for Grades PreK-2 on nearby A Street, and previously had satellites at the Buffalo Zoo and at 775 Best Street.
The Science Magnet was constructed in the late 1980's and opened to students in 1990. The school originally housed Grades K through 6 before opening its satellites and switching to Grades 3 through 8.
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| Early Childhood Center 61 | |
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| Address | |
| 1409 East Delavan Avenue East Side 14204 |
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| Information | |
| School number | 61 |
| Principal | Laura M. Harris |
| Grades | PK-4 |
| Website | E.C.C. 61 |
Early Childhood Center 61 is located at 1409 East Delavan Avenue and serves Grades PreK-through 4. The current principal is Mrs. Laura Harris.
The school building is located on Leroy Avenue, but is currently being reconstructed. The school is temporarily being housed at the former WEB Middle School @ P.S. 171.
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| Frederick Law Olmsted | |
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| Address | |
| 345 Olympic Avenue Kensington-Bailey 14215 |
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| Information | |
| School number | 64 |
| Principal | Nora Trincanati |
| Vice principal | Parette Walker |
| Grades | PK-4 |
| Website | Frederick Law Olmsted 64 |
Frederick Law Olmsted is located at 345 Olympic Avenue and serves Grades PreK through 4. The current principal is Ms. Nora Trincanati, and the current assistant principal is Mrs. Parette Walker.
The school, named for the Buffalo architect of the same name, houses the district's gifted and talented program. The program was previously limited to elementary grades but has since to grown to include high school students as well. The building is typically located at the corners of Lincoln Parkway and Amherst Street, but is currently undergoing reconstruction. The school is being temporarily housed at former Montessori School 78 until the regular building is reopened.
Frederick Law Olmsted's Grades PreK-2 programs were originally housed at the Lincoln site, with grades 3–5 being housed at Discovery School on Abbott Road, and grades 5–8 being housed at former P.S. 56 on West Delavan Avenue. After the school developed its high school program, Grades PreK through 4 moved to the Lincoln site, and grades 5 through 8 at the program's high school site.
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| Roosevelt ECC | |
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| Address | |
| 249 Skillen Avenue Riverside 14207 |
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| Information | |
| School number | 65 |
| Principal | Trachie-Michele Lewis |
| Grades | PK-4 |
| Website | Roosevelt ECC 65 |
Roosevelt Early Childhood Center is located at 249 Skillen Avenue and serves Grades PreK through 4. The current principal is Ms. Tracie-Michele Lewis.
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| North Park Middle Academy | |
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| Address | |
| 780 Parkside Avenue Parkside 14216 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School In Need of Improvement |
| School number | 66 |
| Principal | Maria Fasolino |
| Vice principal | Carolyn Nero |
| Grades | 5-8 |
| Website | North Park Middle Academy 66 |
North Park Middle Academy is located at 780 Parkside Avenue and serves Grades 5 through 8. The current principal is Ms. Maria Fasolino and the current assistant principal is Ms. Carolyn Nero.
| Discovery School | |
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| Address | |
| 911 Abbott Road South Buffalo 14220 |
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| Information | |
| School number | 67 |
| Principal | Mary Jo Conrad |
| Vice principal | Sharonn Clawson |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | Discovery School |
Discovery School serves Grades PK through 8 and is located at 911 Abbott Road. The current principal is Ms. Mary Jo Conrad, and the current assistant principal is Ms. Sharonn Clawson.
The school was previously referred to as P.S. 98 and serves Grades PK through 1. It eventually expanded to Grades PK through 8 after the Frederick Law Olmsted program moved to a new building.
The building was formerly Red Jacket Academy.
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| Houghton Academy | |
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| Address | |
| 1725 Clinton Street Kaisertown 14206 |
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| Information | |
| School number | 69 |
| Principal | Elaine Vandi-Kirkland |
| Vice principal | Mary Reil |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | Houghton Academy |
Houghton Academy is located at 1725 Clinton Street and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Ms. Elaine Vandi-Kirkland, and the current assistant principal is Ms. Mary Reil.
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| Lorraine Elementary | |
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| Address | |
| 71 Lorraine Avenue South Buffalo 14220 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School In Need Of Improvement |
| School number | 72 |
| Principal | Jacquelyn Bavaro-Phelan |
| Vice principal | Catherine Ort |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | Lorraine Elementary |
Lorraine Elementary School is located at 71 Lorraine Avenue and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Ms. Jacqueline Bavaro-Phelan, and the current assistant principal is Ms. Catherine Ort.
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| Hamlin Park School | |
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| Address | |
| 126 Donaldson Road Hamlin Park 14208 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School in Need of Improvement |
| School number | 74 |
| Principal | Faye Walton |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | Hamlin Park School 74 |
Hamlin Park School is located at 126 Donaldson Road and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Ms. Faye Walton.
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| Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy | |
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| Address | |
| 315 Carolina Street Old First Ward 14201 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School in Need of Restructuring |
| School number | 76 |
| Principal | Donna J. Jackson |
| Vice principal | Pietro Mendola |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | Herman Badillo Academy |
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy is located at 315 Carolina Street and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Ms. Donna Jackson, and the current assistant principal is Mr. Pietro Mendola.
The school is named for Herman Badillo.
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| Pfc. William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence | |
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| Address | |
| 225 Lawn Street Black Rock 14207 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School in Need of Restructuring |
| School number | 79 |
| Principal | Gregory Mott |
| Vice principal | Michael Ryndak |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | School 79 |
Pfc. William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence is located at 225 Lawn Street and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Mr. Gregory Mott, and the current assistant principal is Mr. Michael Ryndak.
The school is named for William Grabiarz, a local war hero.
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| Highgate Heights | |
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| Address | |
| 600 Highgate Avenue Kensington Heights 14215 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School in Need of Improvement |
| School number | 80 |
| Principal | Gayle Irving-White |
| Assistant principals | Claire Alston Cynthia Germain |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | Highgate Heights |
Highgate Heights is located at 600 Highgate Avenue and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Ms. Gayle Irving-White, and the current assistant principals are Ms. Claire Alston and Ms. Cynthia Germain.
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| School 81 | |
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| Address | |
| 167 East Utica Street East Side 14215 |
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| Information | |
| School number | 81 |
| Principal | Robert Clemens |
| Vice principal | Denise Cobb |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | School 81 |
P.S. 81 School is located at 167 East Utica Street and serves Grades PK through 8. The current principal is Mr. Robert Clemens,and the current assistant principal is Ms. Denise Cobb.
The school is traditionally located at 140 Tacoma Avenue. As the building is currently being reconstructed, the school is being temporarily housed at P.S. 8, formerly Follow Through Magnet/Urban Learning Lab, on East Utica and Masten.
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| PS 82 ECC | |
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| Address | |
| 230 Easton Avenue Kensington 14215 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School In Need of Improvement |
| School number | 82 |
| Principal | Denise Segars-McPhatter |
| Vice principal | Margaret Wantuk |
| Grades | PK-4 |
| Website | ECC 82 |
Early Childhood Center 82 is located at 230 Easton Avenue and serves Grades PK through 4. The current principal is Ms. Denise Segars-McPhatten, and the current assistant principal is Ms. Margaret Wantuk.
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| Erie County Health Care Center for Children | |
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| Address | |
| 462 Grider Street Kensington 14215 |
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| Information | |
| School number | 84 |
| Principal | Jennifer Kapsiak (interim) |
| Website | Erie County Health Center |
Erie County Health Center for Children is located at 462 Grider Street and serves Grades K through 21. The current acting principal is Ms. Jennifer Kapsiak.
The school serves students with a variety of medical and developmental disabilities. It is housed on the campus of the Erie County Medical Center.
The school was founded in 1924.
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| Dr. Lydia Wright School | |
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| Address | |
| 106 Appenheimer Street Kensington 14214 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School In Need Of Improvement |
| School number | 89 |
| Principal | Phyllis Morrell |
| Assistant principals | Contann Dabney Carolyn Flattery |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | Lydia Wright School |
Dr. Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence is located at 106 Appenheimer Street and serves Grades PreK through 8. The current principal is Dr. Fatima Morrell, and the current assistant principals are Ms. Contann Dabney and Ms. Carolyn Flattery.
The school was built in the 1960's previously known as "Fillmore Junior High School" and later "Campus East School." It was later renamed for Dr. Lydia Wright, the first African-American pediatrician in Buffalo and member of the Buffalo Board of Education.
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| PS 90 Drew Science Magnet E.C.C. | |
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| Address | |
| 50 A Street East Side 14211 |
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| Information | |
| School number | 90 |
| Principal | Pamela Schunk |
| Grades | PK-2 |
| Website | ECC 90 |
Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet E.C.C. is located at 50 A Street and serves Grades PreK through 2. The current principal is Ms. Pamela Schunk.
The school is affiliated with PS 59 Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet and the Buffalo Museum of Science.
The school was formerly an independent Early Childhood Center before becoming affiliated with P.S. 59 Science Magnet.
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| BUILD Academy | |
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| Address | |
| 340 Fougeron Street East Side 14211 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School In Need of Improvement |
| School number | 91 |
| Principal | Deana Stevenson |
| Assistant principals | Pastora Bolden Ginna Wilson |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | BUILD Academy |
BUILD Academy is located at 340 Fougeron Street and serves Grades PreK through 8. The current principal is Dr. Deana Stevenson, and the current assistant principal is Mrs. Pastora Bolden.
The school was founded in 1969 and was originally housed at 33 East Ferry Street, and was exclusively a school for African-American students. Later it moved to School 32 on Clinton Street, and later to the former Genesee-Humboldt Junior High School, where it is housed today. At this time, it began admitting seventh and eighth grade students. In 1977, the school was ordered to admit white students and became a magnet school[17].
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| Southside Elementary | |
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| Address | |
| 430 Southside Parkway South Buffalo 14210 |
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| Information | |
| School number | 93 |
| Principal | Darlene Jesonowski |
| Assistant principals | Bruno Stampone Natalie White |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | Southside Elementary School |
Southside Elementary School is located at 430 Southside Parkway and serves Grades PreK through 8. The current principal is Ms. Darlene Jesonowski, and the current assistant principals are Mr. Bruno Stampone and Ms. Natalie White.
Southside originally was founded as a junior high school, but eventually was phased into a comprehensive PreK through 8 school, beginning with the 1980 school year. It was reconstructed during the 2000's and was temporarily housed at former P.S. 28 Triangle Academy and the former P.S. 187.
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| West Hertel Academy | |
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| Address | |
| 489 Hertel Avenue Black Rock 14207 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School In Need of Restructuring |
| School number | 94 |
| Principal | Debra Sellivian-Poles |
| Vice principal | Lillian Mattis |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | West Hertel Academy |
West Hertel Academy is located at 489 Hertel Avenue and serves Grades PreK through 8. The current principal is Ms. Debra Sellivian-Poles, and the current assistant principal is Ms. Lillian Mattis.
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| Waterfront Elementary School | |
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| Address | |
| 95 Fourth Street Lower West Side 14202 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School In Need of Restructuring (Year 2) |
| School number | 95 |
| Principal | David Hills |
| Assistant principals | Terance Jenkins Shanie Keelan |
| Grades | PK-8 |
| Website | Waterfront Elementary |
Waterfront Elementary is located at 95 Fourth Street and serves Grades PreK through 8. The current principal is Mr. David Hills and the current assistant principals are Mr. Terance Jenkins and Ms. Shanie Keelean.
The school was established as a magnet school in 1977.
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| Harvey Austin School | |
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| Address | |
| 1405 Sycamore Street East Side 14211 |
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| Information | |
| Status | School In Need of Corrective Action |
| School number | 97 |
| Principal | Brigitte Gillespie |
| Grades | PK-5 |
| Website | Harvey Austin |
Harvey Austin School is located at 1405 Sycamore Street and serves Grades PreK through 5. The current principal is Mrs. Brigette Gillespie.
The school building was formerly the Emerson Vocational High School. The school was closed and was remodeled to open as Emerson Middle School in 2005, due to a need for middle schools on the East Side of Buffalo. It later became the Harvey Austin School and changed to Grades PreK through 5.
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses)
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses)
| Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 1095 Jefferson Avenue Masten Park 14208 |
|
| Information | |
| Status | School In Need of Improvement |
| School number | 99 |
| Principal | Dawn Marie DiNatale |
| Vice principal | Maria DeJoy |
| Grades | PK-4 |
| Website | Stanley Makowski ECC PS #99 |
Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center is located at 1095 Jefferson Avenue and serves Grades PreK through 4. The current principal is Ms. Dawn Marie DiNitale and the current assistant principal is Ms. Maria DeJoy.
The school was constructed in the early to mid 1990's. It opened to students in 1995.
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
| Academy School @ 40 | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 89 Clare Street East Side 14206 |
|
| Information | |
| School number | 131 |
| Principal | Elzie B. Fisher |
| Grades | 1-8 |
| Website | Academy School 131 |
Academy School 131 @ 40 is located at 89 Clare Street and serves Grades 1-8. The current principal is the Rev. Elzie B. Fisher.
The Academy program was established in 2006 to replace the former Buffalo Alternative High School. The program houses students serving long-term suspensions from their home school. 2011 is the first year of the elementary alternative program.
| Frederick Law Olmsted | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 1405 Sycamore 100 Poplar Avenue 14211 |
|
| Information | |
| School number | 156 |
| Principal | Michael Gruber |
| Vice principal | James Fredo |
| Grades | 5-12 |
| Website | Frederick Law Olmsted |
Frederick Law Olmsted is located at 1405 Sycamore Avenue and 100 Poplar Avenue and serves Grades 5-12. The current principal is Dr. Michael Gruber, and the current assistant principal is Mr. James Fredo.
Frederick Law Olmsted 156 is the 5-12 extension of Buffalo's Gifted and Talented program. Founded in 2005, this school will be based out of the former Kensington High School building upon completion of its reconstruction. In the interim, the school is sharing space with Harvey Austin School and the former P.S. 11.
| Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 450 Masten Avenue East Side 14208 |
|
| Information | |
| Status | School In Need of Improvement (Year 2) |
| School number | 192 |
| Principal | Judy Covington [interim] |
| Assistant principals | Eileen Czarnecki Diane Roetzer |
| Grades | 5-12 |
| Website | BAVPA |
The Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts is located at 450 Masten Avenue and serves Grades 5 through 12. The current acting principal is Ms. Judy Covington, and the current assistant principals are Dr. Eileen Czarnecki and Ms. Diane Roetzer.
BAVPA was founded in 1977 as a magnet school, based on a recent court order demanding that Buffalo unsegregate its schools. It was originally located at School 187 located 333 Clinton Street in the lower Last Side of Buffalo. Due to size constraints, the school moved to its current location in 2007. The new building, located at 450 Masten Avenue in Buffalo, is the former home to Woodlawn Junior High School and Buffalo Traditional School.
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
| City Honors School at Fosdick-Masten Park | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 186 East North Street Buffalo, NY Masten Park 14204 |
|
| Information | |
| Type | Public, Coeducational, Magnet |
| Established | 1975 |
| Opened | 1976 |
| School number | 195 |
| Principal | William A. Kresse |
| Assistant principals | Angela Reynolds-Hannah Tandy Hamilton |
| Grades | 5-12 |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Mascot | Centaurs |
| Accreditation(s) | IB |
| Newspaper | The Orion |
| Website | City Honors School |
City Honors School is an academically-based high school located in Buffalo, New York. It serves Grades 5 - 12 and teaches according to the Board of Regents, as well as offering Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate classes. The current principal is Dr. William Kresse, and the current assistant principals are Mrs. Angela Hannah and Ms. Tandy Hamilton.
City Honors began as a series of enrichment topics at Bennett High School in 1973. Known as "Course Y", selected students took classes in the evening that dealt with enrichment courses and interdisciplinary topics. Increased student demand led to these workshops becoming a "school-within-a-school" at Bennett beginning in 1975, with a partnership being forged with nearby Canisius College.
In 1976, City Honors landed its own building, the former P.S. 17 located at the corner of Main and Delavan, which would allow the school to add grades 5 through 8 and strengthen its affiliation with Canisius. This made City Honors one of the first magnet elementary schools in the district. The school would eventually move to its current location at the Fosdick-Masten Park High School building during the 1980's, during which time it adopted the International Baccalaureate program.
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
| The Math, Science, and Technology Preparatory School at Seneca | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 101 Hertel Avenue Buffalo, NY Black Rock 14207 |
|
| Information | |
| Opened | 2006 |
| School number | 197 |
| Principal | Rose Schneider |
| Vice principal | Denise McMichael-Houston |
| Grades | 5-12 |
| Affiliation | College Board |
| Website | The MST Prep @ Seneca |
The Math, Science, and Technology Preparatory School at Seneca, A College Board School is the first preparatory school in Western New York and the third in New York State. It is located at 666 East Delevan Street in Buffalo, New York, and is over seen by Buffalo Public Schools. The school is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. The current principal is Ms. Rose Schneider, and the current assistant principal is Ms. Denise McMichael-Houston. Currently, the school serves grades five through twelve.
The school opened in 2006 in a building that formerly housed Seneca Vocational High School. It is a College Board school that began accepting students and sixth and ninth grade and since added two grades each year.
The school is currently located at the site of former Public School 51 while renovations are made to the Seneca building.
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
| Year | Superintendent | Principal | Asst. Principal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-2007 | James Williams | Pam Rutland | |
| 2007-2008 | James Williams | Rose Schneider | Aarin Pellitieri |
| 2008-2009 | James Williams | Rose Schneider | Aarin Pellitieri |
| 2009-2010 | James Williams | Rose Schneider | Aarin Pellitieri |
| 2010-2011 | James Williams | Rose Schneider | Denise Houston |
| 2011-2012 | Amber Dixon* | Rose Schneider | Denise Houston |
| The International Preparatory School at Grover Cleveland | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 333 Clinton Street East Side New York 14204 |
|
| Information | |
| Established | 2003 |
| School number | 198 |
| Principal | Kevin J. Erble |
| Vice principal | Gabriella Morquecho |
| Grades | 5-12 |
| Website | I-Prep |
The International Preparatory School at Grover Cleveland is a high school that serves grades 5-12 in the Lower West Side of Buffalo, New York. The school chiefly draws on the largely immigrant population of the West Side, and over 50 languages are spoken by the student body. The current principal is Mr. Kevin Eberle, and the current assistant principal is Ms. Gabriella Morquecho.
International Prep is accredited with the College Board.
The school was first established in 2003 to serve the growing diversity of Buffalo. Since its founding, the school has been based in the Grover Cleveland High School building. The school is being housed in the former Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts while renovations are being made to the Grover Cleveland building.
| Academy Program 131 @ 44 | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 1369 Broadway East Side 14212 |
|
| Information | |
| School number | 131 |
| Principal | Michael J. Mogavero |
| Vice principal | Rafael Mercado |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Website | Academy School |
The Academy School 131 @ 44 is an alternative high school program that services the Buffalo City School District. It serves students who are suspended long-term from the district's other high schools, and is located at the sites that formerly housed Lincoln Academy and School 44. The current principal is Mr. Michael Mogavero, and the current assistant principal is Mr. Rafael Mercado.
For many years, Buffalo Alternative High School was located at 268 Oak Street in Buffalo, but was closed. The new alternative program began in 2006 and was operated through a firm called Resultech. That program was dissolved in 2008 due to backlash from administrators and students.
The school usually has two campuses, one at 1369 Broadway Street, and the other at 1409 East Delevan Avenue. Due to the fact that the East Delaven site is currently being used as the temporary site of E.C.C. 61, this satellite is now housed at 89 Clare Street in Buffalo.
| Year | Superintendent | Principal | Asst. Principal | Asst. Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-2007 | James Williams | Baines/Mott | Covington/Morris | Hunley/Houston |
| 2007-2008 | James Williams | Greg Mott | Mike Morris | Denise Houston |
| 2008-2009 | James Williams | Greg Mott | Mike Morris | |
| 2009-2010 | James Williams | Greg Mott | Mike Morris | |
| 2010-2011 | James Williams | Casey Young | Rafael Mercado | |
| 2011-2012 | Amber Dixon* | Mike Mogavero | Rafael Mercado |
| Bennett High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 2885 Main Street North Buffalo 14214 |
|
| Information | |
| School number | 200 |
| Principal | David Mauricio |
| Assistant principals | Carlos Alvarez Teena M. Jackson Bert L. Stevenson |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Mascot | Tigers |
| Website | PS 200 Bennett High School |
Bennett High School, Public School 200, is located in the University Heights section of Buffalo, New York. The principal is Dr. David Mauricio. It is named for Lewis J. Bennett, who donated the land for the school and for All High Stadium. Portions of the movie The Natural were filmed in All High Stadium, although it was filmed as Wrigley Field. Bennett High School now fully an Exam/Magnet school with three College Prep programs, they are the Academy of International Law (Similar to Pre-law) Business and Computers (similar to Information systems (discipline)), and Education and the Arts.[19] It has four stories with 270,000 square feet (25,000 m2).
Bennett High School was built in the 1920s. It has four stories. It is named for Lewis J. Bennett, who donated the land for the school and for All High Stadium. Portions of the movie The Natural were filmed in All High Stadium, although it was filmed as Wrigley Field.
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
| Year | Superintendent | Principal | Asst. Principal | Asst. Principal | Asst. Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-1959 | Lloyd Miller | Morris Raitka | |||
| 1964-1965 | Lloyd Miller | Leonard Sikora | James Foley | ||
| 1965-1966 | Lloyd Miller | Leonard Sikora | James Foley | ||
| 1966-1967 | Lloyd Miller | Leonard Sikora | Tony Vetrano | ||
| 1967-1968 | Lloyd Miller | Leonard Sikora | Tony Vetrano | Frank Weitz | |
| 1968-1969 | Lloyd Miller | Leonard Sikora | Adam Dziman | Frank Weitz | |
| 1969-1970 | Leonard Sikora | Paul Ludwig | Adam Dziman | Frank Weitz | |
| 1970-1971 | Leonard Sikora | John Davis | Adam Dziman | Frank Weitz | |
| 1971-1972 | Leonard Sikora | John Davis | Adam Dziman | Dan Kublitz | |
| 1972-1973 | Leonard Sikora | John Davis | Adam Dziman | Dan Kublitz | |
| 1973-1974 | Leonard Sikora | John Davis | Adam Dziman | Gordon Baum | |
| 1984-1985 | Eugene Reville | Marilyn Wittman | Crystal Boling | ||
| 1985-1986 | Eugene Reville | Marilyn Wittman | Crystal Boling | ||
| 1986-1987 | Eugene Reville | Marilyn Wittman | Crystal Boling | ||
| 1987-1988 | Eugene Reville | Marilyn Wittman | Robert Barton | ||
| 1988-1989 | Eugene Reville | Marilyn Wittman | Robert Barton | ||
| 1989-1990 | Albert Thompson | Marilyn Wittman | Robert Barton | ||
| 1990-1991 | Albert Thompson | Marilyn Wittman | Andre Smith | Louise Klier | |
| 1991-1992 | Albert Thompson | Marilyn Wittman | |||
| 1992-1993 | Albert Thompson | Marilyn Wittman | |||
| 1993-1994 | Albert Thompson | Marilyn Wittman | |||
| 1994-1995 | Albert Thompson | Marilyn Wittman | Geraldine Horton | ||
| 1995-1996 | Albert Thompson | Marilyn Wittman | Geraldine Horton | Daniel Manley | |
| 1996-1997 | Jim Harris | Marilyn Wittman | Geraldine Horton | Daniel Manley | |
| 1997-1998 | Jim Harris | Marilyn Wittman | Geraldine Horton | ||
| 1998-1999 | Jim Harris | Marilyn Wittman | |||
| 1999-2000 | Jim Harris | Marilyn Wittman | |||
| 2000-2001 | Marion Canedo | Marilyn Wittman | Lula Herring | ||
| 2001-2002 | Marion Canedo | Marilyn Wittman | Randy Muldrow* | Julie Horn | Robin Monaham |
| 2002-2003 | Marion Canedo | Marilyn Wittman | Randy Muldrow | Julie Horn | Robin Monaham |
| 2003-2004 | Marion Canedo | Marilyn Wittman | Randy Muldrow | Julie Horn | Robin Monaham |
| 2004-2005 | Yvonne Hargrave* | Ramona Reynolds | Randy Muldrow | Julie Horn | Craig Brodnicki |
| 2005-2006 | James Williams | Ramona Reynolds | Randy Muldrow | Julie Horn | Craig Brodnicki |
| 2006-2007 | James Williams | Ramona Reynolds | Randy Muldrow | Julie Horn | |
| 2007-2008 | James Williams | Ramona Reynolds | Muldrow/Boatwright* | Julie Horn | Denise Grochowski |
| 2008-2009 | James Williams | Ramona Reynolds | Bert Stevenson | Julie Horn | Denise Grochowski |
| 2009-2010 | James Williams | David Mauricio | Bert Stevenson | Teena Jackson | Carlos Alvarez |
| 2010-2011 | James Williams | David Mauricio | Bert Stevenson | Teena Jackson | Carlos Alvarez |
| 2011-2012 | Amber Dixon* | David Mauricio | Bert Stevenson | Teena Jackson | Carlos Alvarez |
*Denotes interim appointment
| Lafayette High School Loyalty, Honor, Service |
|
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 370 Lafayette Avenue West Side 14213 |
|
| Information | |
| School number | 204 |
| Principal | Naomi R. Cerre (acting) |
| Assistant principals | Craig Brodnicki Julie Horn Yuldonna Middleton |
| Grades | 7-12 |
| Color(s) | Violet and White |
| Mascot | Violets |
| Website | Lafayette High School |
Lafayette High School serves grades 7-12 and is located at 370 Lafayette Avenue. The current interim principal is Ms. Naomi Cerre, and the current assistant principals are Mr. Craig Brodnicki, Ms. Julie Horn, and Ms. Yulanda Middleton.
Lafayette High School was the third high school built in Buffalo, New York. Although classes began off-site during construction of the school, the building was completed, and graduated its first class, in 1903. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It has fallen into recent struggles with academics and has been placed on New York State's Watch List of Persistently Underperforming Schools. After the 2010-2011 school year, the school closed and re-opened as a multicultural high school with a new administration. The school also began housing seventh and eighth graders from nearby International School 45.
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
| Year | Superintendent | Principal | Asst. Principal | Asst. Principal | Asst. Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-1904 | Art Detmers | ||||
| 1904-1905 | Art Detmers | ||||
| 1905-1906 | Art Detmers | ||||
| 1906-1907 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1907-1908 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1908-1909 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1909-1910 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1910-1911 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1911-1912 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1912-1913 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1913-1914 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1914-1915 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1915-1916 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1916-1917 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1917-1918 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1918-1919 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1919-1920 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1920-1921 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1921-1922 | Cap Mellen | Charlie Rhodes | |||
| 1922-1923 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1923-1924 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1924-1925 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1925-1926 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1926-1927 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1927-1928 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1928-1929 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1929-1930 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1930-1931 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1931-1932 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1932-1933 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1933-1934 | Cap Mellen | ||||
| 1934-1935 | Frank Gott | Irvin Himmele | |||
| 1935-1936 | Frank Gott | Irvin Himmele | |||
| 1936-1937 | Frank Gott | Irvin Himmele | |||
| 1937-1938 | Frank Gott | Irvin Himmele | |||
| 1938-1939 | Frank Gott | Irvin Himmele | |||
| 1939-1940 | Frank Gott | Irvin Himmele | |||
| 1940-1941 | Frank Gott | Irvin Himmele | |||
| 1941-1942 | Frank Gott | ||||
| 1942-1943 | Frank Gott | ||||
| 1943-1944 | Frank Gott | ||||
| 1944-1945 | Frank Gott | ||||
| 1945-1946 | Frank Gott | ||||
| 1946-1947 | Frank Gott | ||||
| 1947-1948 | Frank Gott | ||||
| 1948-1949 | Frank Gott | ||||
| 1949-1950 | Frank Gott | ||||
| 1950-1951 | Frank Gott | ||||
| 1951-1952 | Frank Gott | ||||
| 1952-1953 | Frank Gott | ||||
| 1953-1954 | Frank Gott | ||||
| 1954-1955 | Frank Gott | ||||
| 1955-1956 | Abe Axelrod | ||||
| 1956-1957 | Abe Axelrod | ||||
| 1957-1958 | Abe Axelrod | ||||
| 1958-1959 | Rob McGowan | ||||
| 1959-1960 | Rob McGowan | ||||
| 1960-1961 | Rob McGowan | ||||
| 1961-1962 | Rob McGowan | ||||
| 1962-1963 | Rob McGowan | ||||
| 1963-1964 | Rob McGowan | ||||
| 1964-1965 | Rob McGowan | ||||
| 1965-1966 | Rob McGowan | ||||
| 1966-1967 | Rob McGowan | ||||
| 1967-1968 | Rob McGowan | ||||
| 1968-1969 | Gerald Hare | ||||
| 1969-1970 | Gerald Hare | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1970-1971 | Gerald Hare | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1971-1972 | Gerald Hare | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1972-1973 | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1973-1974 | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1974-1975 | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1965-1976 | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1976-1977 | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1977-1978 | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1978-1979 | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1979-1980 | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1980-1981 | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1981-1982 | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1982-1983 | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1983-1984 | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1984-1985 | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1985-1986 | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1986-1987 | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1987-1988 | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1988-1989 | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | |||
| 1989-1990 | Eugene Reville | Rick Ganter | Sal Scamacca | Tom Kopera | |
| 1990-1991 | Albert Thompson | Rick Ganter | Elzie Fisher | ||
| 1991-1992 | Albert Thompson | Rick Ganter | Elzie Fisher | ||
| 1992-1993 | Albert Thompson | Rick Ganter | Elzie Fisher | ||
| 1993-1994 | Albert Thompson | Rick Ganter | Elzie Fisher | Sharon Lanza | |
| 1994-1995 | Albert Thompson | Rick Ganter | Elzie Fisher | Sharon Lanza | |
| 1995-1996 | Albert Thompson | Rick Ganter | Tom Kanelik | Sharon Lanza | |
| 1996-1997 | Jim Harris | Rick Ganter | Tom Kanelik | Sharon Lanza | |
| 1997-1998 | Jim Harris | Sharon Lanza | Tom Kanelik | Lisa Robinson | |
| 1998-1999 | Jim Harris | Sharon Lanza | Tom Kanelik | Lisa Robinson | |
| 1999-2000 | Marion Canedo | Sharon Lanza | Tom Kanelik | Lisa Robinson | |
| 2000-2001 | Marion Canedo | Sharon Lanza | Tom Kanelik | Lisa Robinson | |
| 2001-2002 | Marion Canedo | Sharon Lanza | Tom Kanelik | Lisa Robinson | |
| 2002-2003 | Marion Canedo | Sharon Lanza | Tom Kanelik | Lisa Robinson | |
| 2003-2004 | Marion Canedo | Sharon Lanza | Tom Kanelik | Lisa Robinson | |
| 2004-2005 | Yvonne Hargrave | Jackie Baldwin | Tom Kanelik | Lisa Robinson | Greg Pigeon |
| 2005-2006 | James Williams | Jackie Baldwin | Philip Martin | Lisa Robinson | |
| 2006-2007 | James Williams | Jackie Baldwin | Denise Clarke | Mott/Every | |
| 2007-2008 | James Williams | Jackie Baldwin | Denise Clarke | John Every | |
| 2008-2009 | James Williams | Fatima Morrell | Denise Clarke | John Every | |
| 2009-2010 | James Williams | Fatima Morrell | Craig Brodnicki | Julie Horn | |
| 2010-2011 | James Williams | Fatima Morrell | Craig Brodnicki | Julie Horn | |
| 2011-2012 | Amber Dixon* | Naomi Cerre | Craig Brodnicki | Julie Horn | Yulanda Middleton |
| Riverside Institute of Technology | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 51 Ontario Street Riverside 14207 |
|
| Information | |
| Status | Persistently Lowest Achieving |
| School number | 205 |
| Principal | Denise E. Clarke |
| Assistant principals | Jason B. Madden Aarin J. Pellitieri Laura M. Samulski-Peters |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Mascot | Frontiers |
| Website | PS 205 Riverside High School |
Riverside Institute of Technology (formerly known as Riverside High School) serves Grades 9 - 12 and is located at 51 Ontario Street. The current principal is Mrs. Denise Clarke, and the current assistant principals are Mrs. Aarin Pellitieri, Mr. Jason Madden, and Mrs. Lauren Samulski-Peters.
| Period Number/Activity | Beginning Bell | End Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Homeroom | 8:05 | 8:15 |
| Period 1 | 8:19 | 8:57 |
| Period 2 | 9:01 | 9:39 |
| Period 3 | 9:43 | 10:21 |
| Period 4 | 10:25 | 11:03 |
| Period 5/Lunch | 11:07 | 11:45 |
| Period 6/Lunch | 11:49 | 12:27 |
| Period 7/Lunch | 12:31 | 1:09 |
| Period 8 | 1:13 | 1:51 |
| Period 9 | 1:55 | 2:33 |
Riverside High School began construction in the late in 1920's and was completed in time for the 1930 school year. In 1999, the name of the school was changed to "Riverside Institute of Technology" and was renovated from 2008-2010. The new renovations included updated classrooms and improvements to the auditorium, as well as a new weight room and football field. While the school was being renovated, students were temporarily housed either at Black Rock Academy or School 8 in Buffalo, or in the Riverside building.
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
| Year | Superintendent | Principal | Asst. Principal | Asst. Principal | Asst. Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930-1931 | Charlie Whitney | Ray Spear | |||
| 1931-1932 | Charlie Whitney | Ray Spear | |||
| 1932-1933 | Charlie Whitney | Ray Spear | |||
| 1933-1934 | Charlie Whitney | Ray Spear | |||
| 1934-1935 | Charlie Whitney | Ray Spear | |||
| 1935-1936 | Charlie Whitney | Ray Spear | |||
| 1936-1937 | Charlie Whitney | Ray Spear | |||
| 1937-1938 | Charlie Whitney | Ray Spear | |||
| 1938-1939 | Charlie Whitney | Ray Spear | |||
| 1939-1940 | Charlie Whitney | Ray Spear | |||
| 1940-1941 | Charlie Whitney | Ray Spear | |||
| 1941-1942 | Charlie Whitney | Ray Spear | |||
| 1942-1943 | Charlie Whitney | Lloyd Miller | |||
| 1943-1944 | Ray Spear | ||||
| 1944-1945 | Ray Spear | ||||
| 1945-1946 | Ray Spear | ||||
| 1946-1947 | Ray Spear | Irvin Himmele | |||
| 1947-1948 | Ray Spear | Irvin Himmele | |||
| 1948-1949 | Ray Spear | Irvin Himmele | |||
| 1949-1950 | Ray Spear | Irvin Himmele | |||
| 1950-1951 | Ray Spear | ||||
| 1951-1952 | Ray Spear | ||||
| 1952-1953 | Ray Spear | Rob McGowan | |||
| 1953-1954 | Ray Spear | Rob McGowan | |||
| 1954-1955 | Ray Spear | Rob McGowan | |||
| 1955-1956 | Ray Spear | Rob McGowan | |||
| 1956-1957 | Ray Spear | Rob McGowan | |||
| 1957-1958 | Carl Walz | Rob McGowan | |||
| 1958-1959 | Carl Walz | ||||
| 1959-1961 | Carl Walz | ||||
| 1961-1962 | Carl Walz | ||||
| 1962-1963 | Carl Walz | ||||
| 1963-1964 | Carl Walz | Suzanne Kestner | |||
| 1964-1965 | Carl Walz | Suzanne Kestner | |||
| 1965-1966 | Carl Walz | Suzanne Kestner | |||
| 1966-1967 | Carl Walz | Frank Weitz | |||
| 1967-1968 | Carl Walz | Mike Anelli | |||
| 1968-1969 | Carl Walz | Mike Anelli | |||
| 1969-1970 | Carl Walz | Mike Anelli | |||
| 1970-1971 | Carl Walz | ||||
| 1971-1972 | Mike Anelli | ||||
| 1972-1973 | Mike Anelli | John Robinson | |||
| 1973-1974 | Mike Anelli | ||||
| 1974-1975 | Mike Anelli | ||||
| 1975-1976 | Mike Anelli | ||||
| 1976-1977 | Mike Anelli | ||||
| 1977-1978 | Mike Anelli | ||||
| 1978-1979 | Mike Anelli | ||||
| 1979-1980 | Mike Anelli | ||||
| 1986-1987 | Eugene Reville | John Vella | |||
| 1987-1988 | Eugene Reville | John Vella | |||
| 1988-1989 | Eugene Reville | John Vella | |||
| 1989-1990 | Alfred Thompson | John Vella | |||
| 1990-1991 | Alfred Thompson | John Vella | Susan Doyle | ||
| 1991-1992 | Alfred Thompson | John Vella | Susan Doyle | ||
| 1992-1993 | Alfred Thompson | John Vella | Susan Doyle | ||
| 1993-1994 | Alfred Thompson | John Vella | Susan Doyle | ||
| 1994-1995 | Alfred Thompson | John Vella | Tom Vitale | ||
| 1995-1996 | Alfred Thompson | John Vella | Tom Vitale | ||
| 1996-1997 | Jim Harris | John Vella | |||
| 1997-1998 | Jim Harris | John Vella | |||
| 1998-1999 | Jim Harris | John Vella | |||
| 1999-2000 | Jim Harris | John Vella | |||
| 2000-2001 | Marion Canedo | John Vella | |||
| 2001-2002 | Marion Canedo | John Vella | Gary Lopez | Carol Wilson | |
| 2002-2003 | Marion Canedo | John Vella | Gary Lopez | Carol Wilson | |
| 2003-2004 | Marion Canedo | John Vella | Gary Lopez | Carol Wilson | |
| 2004-2005 | Yvonne Hargrave | Mike Mogavero | Gary Lopez | Carol Wilson | |
| 2005-2006 | James Williams | Mike Mogavero | Gary Lopez | Carol Wilson | |
| 2006-2007 | James Williams | Mike Mogavero | Gary Lopez | Carol Wilson | |
| 2007-2008 | James Williams | Mike Mogavero | Gary Lopez | Louise Klier | |
| 2008-2009 | James Williams | Mike Mogavero | Gary Lopez | Louise Klier | |
| 2009-2010 | James Williams | Mike Mogavero | Gary Lopez | Denise Clarke | |
| 2010-2011 | James Williams | Denise Clarke | Aarin Pellitieri | Lauren Samulski | |
| 2011-2012 | Amber Dixon* | Denise Clarke | Aarin Pellitieri | Lauren Peters | Jason Madden |
| South Park High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 150 Southside Parkway South Buffalo 14220 |
|
| Information | |
| Status | Persistently Lowest-Achieving |
| School number | 206 |
| Principal | Theresa A. Schuta |
| Assistant principals | Denise M. Denz Orniece M. Hill Michael T. Morris |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Mascot | Bears |
| Website | South Park High School |
South Park High School is located at 150 Southside Parkway and serves Grades 9 - 12. The current principal is Mrs. Theresa Schuta, and the current assistant principals are Ms. Denise Denz, Ms. Orneice Hill, and Mr. Michael Morris.
South Park is located in South Buffalo, New York. It was organized in 1914, but the building's construction was not completed until the 1915-1916 school year. For its first year, the school was temporarily housed at School 36. [33].
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
| Year | Superintendent | Principal | Asst. Principal | Asst. Principal | Asst. Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-1965 | Tom Connors | Ray Schazner | John Toolen | John Demerly | |
| 1965-1966 | Tom Connors | Ray Schazner | John Toolen | John Demerly | |
| 1966-1967 | Tom Connors | Ray Schazner | Rob Wilson | Mary Croche | |
| 1967-1968 | Tom Connors | Ray Schazner | Rob Wilson | Mary Croche | |
| 1968-1969 | Tom Connors | Ray Schazner | Rob Wilson | Mary Croche | |
| 1969-1970 | Tom Connors | Ray Schazner | Rob Wilson | Mary Croche | |
| 1970-1971 | Tom Connors | Ray Schazner | Rob Wilson | Mary Croche | |
| 1980-1981 | John Mattimore | Dan Leary | Rob Wilson | Bill Bell | |
| 1985-1986 | Paul Lafornara | ||||
| 1986-1987 | Paul Lafornara | ||||
| 1988-1989 | Paul Lafornara | ||||
| 1990-1991 | Albert Thompson | Paul Lafornara | |||
| 1992-1993 | Albert Thompson | Paul Lafornara | |||
| 1993-1994 | Albert Thompson | Paul Lafornara | |||
| 1994-1995 | Albert Thompson | Paul Lafornara | |||
| 1995-1996 | Albert Thompson | Ray Perrault | |||
| 1996-1997 | Albert Thompson | Ray Perrault | |||
| 1997-1998 | Jim Harris | Ray Perrault | |||
| 1998-1999 | Jim Harris | Ray Perrault | Nancy Thompson | Mike Mogavero | |
| 1999-2000 | Marion Canedo | Ray Perrault | Nancy Thompson | Mike Mogavero | |
| 2000-2001 | Marion Canedo | Ray Perrault | Nancy Thompson | Mike Mogavero | |
| 2001-2002 | Marion Canedo | Ray Perrault | Nancy Thompson | Mike Mogavero | |
| 2002-2003 | Marion Canedo | Eileen Czarnecki | Nancy Thompson | Mike Mogavero | |
| 2003-2004 | Marion Canedo | Eileen Czarnecki | Angela Reynolds | Bill Kresse | |
| 2004-2005 | Yvonne Hargrave | Paul Casseri | Darren Brown | Bill Kresse | Ann Mogavero |
| 2005-2006 | James Williams | Pat Thomas | Darren Brown | ||
| 2006-2007 | James Williams | Pat Thomas | Orniece Hill | Larry Grisanti | |
| 2007-2008 | James Williams | Pat Thomas | Orniece Hill | Larry Grisanti | Denise Denz |
| 2008-2009 | James Williams | Pat Thomas | Orniece Hill | Larry Grisanti | Denise Denz |
| 2009-2010 | James Williams | Terri Schuta | Orniece Hill | Larry Grisanti | Denise Denz |
| 2010-2011 | James Williams | Terri Schuta | Orniece Hill | Mike Morris | Denise Denz |
| 2011-2012 | Amber Dixon* | Terri Schuta | Orniece Hill | Mike Morris | Denise Denz |
| Leonardo DaVinci High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 320 Porter Avenue Lower West Side 14201 |
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| Information | |
| School number | 212 |
| Principal | Michael O'Brien |
| Vice principal | Denisca Thompson |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Mascot | Dragons |
| Website | Leonardo DaVinci High School |
Leonardo DaVinci High School is located at 320 Porter Avenue and serves Grades 9 through 12. The current principal is Mr. Michael O'Brien and the current assistant principal is Ms. Denisca Thompson.
Leonardo DaVinci was originally housed in the Grover Cleveland High School, but has since moved to the campus D'Youville College, where the school leases space from. Students who attend DaVinci have the opportunity to take college credit-bearing classes from D'Youville.
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
| Burgard Vocational High School | |
|---|---|
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Humanity, Integrity, Scholarship
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| Address | |
| 400 Kensington Avenue Kensington 14214 |
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| Information | |
| Established | 1929 |
| Status | Persistently Lowest-Achieving |
| School number | 301 |
| Principal | Brian M. Wiesinger |
| Assistant principals | Andre D. Thomas Lorenda D.C. Williams |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 603[41] (2011) |
| Classrooms | 47 |
| Campus size | 5 acres (20,000 m2) |
| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Mascot | Bulldogs |
| Administrative Aide | Michael O. Payton |
| Website | PS 301 Burgard High School |
Burgard Vocational High School is located at 400 Kensington Avenue and holds about 800 students from Grades 9 - 12. The current Principal is Mr. Brian Wiesinger, and the current Assistant Principals are Mr. Andre Thomas and Ms. Lorenda Williams[42].
Burgard offers Regents level courses as required by New York State. Burgard's curriculum includes a career and technical component in classes such as Automotive Repair Technology, Virtual Enterprise, Welding, Computer-aided design (CAD) & CAM Robotics, and Building Management[43].
| Period Number/Activity | Beginning Bell | End Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:35 | 7:47 |
| Period 1 | 7:55 | 8:55 |
| Period 2 | 8:58 | 9:58 |
| Period 3 | 10:01 | 11:01 |
| 1st Lunch | 11:04 | 11:32 |
| Period 4A* | 11:37 | 12:38 |
| Period 4B-1& | 11:04 | 11:32 |
| 2nd Lunch | 11:37 | 12:05 |
| Period 4B-2& | 12:10 | 12:38 |
| Period 4C^ | 11:04 | 12:05 |
| 3rd Lunch | 12:10 | 12:38 |
| Period 5 | 12:41 | 1:41 |
| Period 6 | 12:44 | 1:44 |
* For students with 1st Lunch & For students with 2nd Lunch ^ For students with 3rd Lunch
The school was founded in 1910 as a combined printing class between Public School #5 and Public School #44 on Elm Street in Buffalo. In 1914, it became known as the Elm Technical School. A $1,000,000 construction project was begun to construct a new facility for the school, with the land being donated by Henry P. Burgard[44].
In 2009, a renovation was completed on the school that expanded the main office and created new science and computer labs, technology shops, and renovation to the automobile shops. Locker rooms were also expanded[45].
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
| Year | Superintendent | Principal | Asst. Principal | Asst. Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958-1959 | Joe Crotty | Bill Sharp | ||
| 1959-1960 | Joe Crotty | Bill Sharp | ||
| 1960-1961 | Joe Crotty | Bill Sharp | ||
| 1961-1962 | Joe Crotty | Bill Sharp | ||
| 1962-1963 | Joe Crotty | Archie Rouselle | ||
| 1963-1964 | Joe Crotty | Archie Rouselle | ||
| 1964-1965 | Joe Crotty | Archie Rouselle | ||
| 1965-1966 | Joe Crotty | Archie Rouselle | ||
| 1966-1967 | Joe Crotty | Archie Rouselle | ||
| 1967-1968 | Joe Crotty | Archie Rouselle | ||
| 1968-1969 | Joe Crotty | Archie Rouselle | ||
| 1969-1970 | Joseph Mench | Joe Crotty | Archie Rouselle | Tom Cosgrove |
| 1970-1971 | Joseph Mench | Pat Curry | Archie Rouselle | |
| 1971-1972 | Joseph Mench | Pat Curry | Archie Rouselle | |
| 1972-1973 | Joseph Mench | Pat Curry | ||
| 1973-1974 | Joseph Mench | Pat Curry | ||
| 1974-1975 | Joseph Mench | Pat Curry | ||
| 1975-1976 | Eugene Reville | Pat Curry | ||
| 1976-1977 | Eugene Reville | Pat Curry | ||
| 1977-1978 | Eugene Reville | Pat Curry | ||
| 1978-1979 | Eugene Reville | Pat Curry | ||
| 1979-1980 | Eugene Reville | Pat Curry | ||
| 1980-1981 | Eugene Reville | Pat Curry | ||
| 1981-1982 | Eugene Reville | Pat Curry | ||
| 1982-1983 | Eugene Reville | Pat Curry | ||
| 1983-1984 | Eugene Reville | Pat Curry | ||
| 1984-1985 | Eugene Reville | Jim Harmon | ||
| 1985-1986 | Eugene Reville | Jim Harmon | ||
| 1986-1987 | Eugene Reville | John Mattimore | ||
| 1987-1988 | Eugene Reville | John Mattimore | ||
| 1989-1990 | Eugene Reville | Rocco Lamparelli | ||
| 1990-1991 | Alfred Thompson | Tom Kopera | ||
| 1991-1992 | Alfred Thompson | Tom Kopera | Leo Carfley | |
| 1992-1993 | Alfred Thompson | Tom Kopera | Leo Carfley | |
| 1993-1994 | Alfred Thompson | Tom Kopera | Aloma Johnson | |
| 1994-1995 | Alfred Thompson | Tom Kopera | Aloma Johnson | |
| 1995-1996 | Alfred Thompson | Tom Kopera | Aloma Johnson | |
| 1996-1997 | Alfred Thompson | Tom Kopera | Aloma Johnson | |
| 1997-1998 | Jim Harris | Tom Kopera | Aloma Johnson | |
| 1998-1999 | Jim Harris | Tom Kopera | Aloma Johnson | |
| 1999-2000 | Marion Canedo | Tom Kopera | Mary Craig | |
| 2000-2001 | Marion Canedo | Tom Kopera | Mary Craig | |
| 2001-2002 | Marion Canedo | Tom Kopera | Mary Craig | |
| 2002-2003 | Marion Canedo | Jim Pautler | Mary Craig | |
| 2003-2004 | Marion Canedo | Jim Pautler | Carlos Villarroel | Denise Clarke* |
| 2004-2005 | Yvonne Hargrave | Jim Pautler | Carlos Villarroel | Denise Clarke |
| 2005-2006 | James Williams | Jim Pautler | Carlos Villarroel | |
| 2006-2007 | James Williams | Carlos Villarroel* | Florence Krieter* | |
| 2007-2008 | James Williams | Florence Krieter | Bert Stevenson | |
| 2008-2009 | James Williams | Florence Krieter | Barb Jones | |
| 2009-2010 | James Williams | Florence Krieter | Barb Jones | |
| 2010-2011 | James Williams | Morris*/Wiesinger | Andre Thomas | Lorenda Williams |
| 2011-2012 | Amber Dixon* | Brian Wiesinger | Andre Thomas | Lorenda Williams |
*Denotes interim appointment
| Emerson School of Hospitality | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 70 West Chippewa Street Delaware District 14202 |
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| Information | |
| School number | 302 |
| Principal | James Wiemer, Jr. |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Website | Emerson School of Hospitality |
Emerson School of Hospitality is located at 70 West Chippewa Street and serves Grades 9 through 12. The current principal is Mr. James Wiemer.
Emerson was originally a satellite of the Emerson Vocational High School located on Sycamore Street. Emerson Vocational closed in 2004 but the Chippewa satellite remained open. The school features its own restaurant with food prepared by students.
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 256 South Elmwood Avenue Downtown 14201 |
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| Information | |
| School number | 304 |
| Principal | Sabatino Cimato |
| Assistant principals | James Singletary Charlene Watson |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Website | Hutchinson Central Technical High School |
Hutchinson Central Technical High School is located at 256 South Elmwood Avenue and serves grades 9 through 12. The current principal is Mr. Sabatino Cimato, and the current assistant principals are Mrs. Charlene Watson and Mr. James Singletary.
The school was first housed in the then Elementary School No. 11 on Elm Street near Clinton Street. Dr. Daniel Upton, the founder of the school and its first principal, began operations with a faculty of four teachers and a pupil registration of sixty-four.
In September 1905, the school's name was changed to Technical High School, pending the move to a new building to be built on Cedar Street and Clinton Ave; its cornerstone was laid on November 14, 1912.[56] The Cedar Street building opened on July 14, 1918 with an enrollment of 1009 students, 863 boys and 146 girls. It offered evening classes, the first of its kind in Buffalo at the time.
The school received a charter from the Regents of the State of New York (now the New York State Education Department) under the name Technical High School of Buffalo in 1918, and remained in this building until 1954.[57] In the Spring of 1921, Tech began issuing Entrance Exams and became what is now known as a Magnet School, even though with its course load it would normally fall into the classification of a Vocational-technical school. That practice still continues today to help select classes, which now consist of roughly 200-300 students.
The school was in great demand during its forty years of instruction at this location. Most of Technical High School's equipment was transferred to the building formerly occupied by Hutchinson Central High School.[57] This building, located at South Elmwood Avenue and Chippewa Street, was completely renovated, remodeled and repainted. It is located within the boundaries of the West Village Historic District.
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
| McKinley Vocational High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 716 West Delavan Avenue (Grade 9) 1500 Elmwood Avenue (Grades 10-12) Delaware District Black Rock 14222 (Grade 9) 14207 (Grades 10-12) |
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| Information | |
| Motto | Celebrating 100 Years Through Training |
| Established | 1910 |
| School number | 305 |
| Principal | Crystal A. Boling-Barton |
| Assistant principals | Molly Allman Carlos J. Villarroel |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Mascot | Bulldogs |
| Website | McKinley High School |
McKinley Vocational High School is located at 1500 Elmwood Avenue and 716 West Delavan Avenue, and serves about 800 students from Grades 9 - 12. The current principal is Mrs. Crystal Barton, and the current assistant principals are Ms. Molly Allman and Mr. Carlos Villarroel.
McKinley offers Regents level courses as required by New York State. McKinley's curriculum includes a career and technical component in classes such as Advertising Art, Aquatic Ecology, Horticulture, Machine Tool Technology, Printing, and four Building Trades: Electrical Technology, Carpentry, Plumbing, and Sheet Metal Technology.
McKinley was formed in 1910 as Black Rock Vocational School. It moved into its current addresson Elmwood in 1923, which formerly housed the Buffalo Orphan's Asylum. The current building was completed in 1969. The building presently is undergoing renovations. The ninth graders are housed at School 56 until renovations are completed on the McKinley building.
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
Previous assignment and reasons for departure listed in parentheses
| Year | Superintendent | Principal | Asst. Principal | Asst. Principal | Asst. Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-1953 | Bob Hoole | Ferd Kampreth | |||
| 1959-1960 | Ferd Kampreth | J.C. Deluhery | |||
| 1966-1967 | Al Buck | J.C. Deluhery | |||
| 1968-1969 | Al Buck | Al Cacciatore | |||
| 1969-1970 | Al Buck | Al Cacciatore | Bill Losel | ||
| 1970-1971 | Al Buck | Al Cacciatore | Tony Leone | ||
| 1977-1978 | Jim Harmon | Tony Leone | |||
| 1978-1979 | Jim Harmon | Tony Leone | |||
| 1979-1980 | Jim Harmon | Tony Leone | |||
| 1980-1981 | Jim Harmon | Tony Leone | Jack Saccomando | ||
| 1991-1992 | Albert Thompson | Crystal Barton | Bill Riley | Pat Preston | |
| 1992-1993 | Albert Thompson | Crystal Barton | Bill Riley | Pat Preston | |
| 1993-1994 | Albert Thompson | Crystal Barton | Bill Riley | Pat Preston | |
| 1994-1995 | Albert Thompson | Crystal Barton | Bill Riley | Pat Preston | |
| 1995-1996 | Albert Thompson | Crystal Barton | Bill Riley | ||
| 1996-1997 | Jim Harris | Crystal Barton | Bill Riley | ||
| 1997-1998 | Jim Harris | Crystal Barton | Bill Riley | ||
| 1998-1999 | Jim Harris | Crystal Barton | Bill Riley | ||
| 1999-2000 | Jim Harris | Crystal Barton | Bill Riley | ||
| 2000-2001 | Marion Canedo | Crystal Barton | Bill Riley | ||
| 2001-2002 | Marion Canedo | Crystal Barton | Bill Riley | Gary Tydus* | |
| 2002-2003 | Marion Canedo | Crystal Barton | Bill Riley | Gary Tydus | Larry Hunley |
| 2003-2004 | Marion Canedo | Crystal Barton | Bill Riley | Gary Tydus | Hunley/Cerre |
| 2004-2005 | Yvonne Hargrave | Crystal Barton | Bill Riley | Gary Tydus | Judy Covington |
| 2005-2006 | James Williams | Crystal Barton | Bill Riley | Judy Covington | |
| 2006-2007 | James Williams | Crystal Barton | Bill Riley | Gary Tydus | |
| 2007-2008 | James Williams | Crystal Barton | Carlos Villarroel | Gary Tydus | Fatima Morrell |
| 2008-2009 | James Williams | Crystal Barton | Carlos Villarroel | Gary Tydus | |
| 2009-2010 | James Williams | Crystal Barton | Carlos Villarroel | Gary Tydus | |
| 2010-2011 | James Williams | Crystal Barton | Carlos Villarroel | Naomi Cerre | |
| 2011-2012 | James Williams | Crystal Barton | Carlos Villarroel | Molly Allman |
* Denotes interim appointment
| East High School of Excellence | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 820 Northampton Street Humboldt Park 14211 |
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| Information | |
| Status | Persistently Lowest‐Achieving/School Under Registration Review |
| School number | 307 |
| Principal | Casey Young-Welch |
| Assistant principals | Ilene Gelber Benjamin Willis |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Mascot | Panthers |
| Website | East High School |
East High School is located at 820 Northampton Street and serves 610 students from Grades 9-12[60]. The current principal is Dr. Casey Young Welch, and the current assistant principals are Ms. Irene Gelber and Mr. Benjamin Willis.
East High School was constructed in 1926. In 1979, due to poor academic performance, the school was transformed into the Buffalo Vocational Technical Center, where students took vocational and career-oriented classes in addition to the core academics at their regular high school. The school was close to being closed and transformed into an elementary/middle school campus in 1999, but that decision was revoked by the Buffalo Board of Education due to mounting public pressure. In 2002, the Vocational center was ultimately closed, and the building re-opened in 2005 once again as East High School.
In the spring of 2011, it was proposed that the current principal be replaced and the school would become an all-male school. Although the principal was place on assignment within the district offices, there are no known plans to change the schools' enrollment demographics at this time.
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
| Year | Superintendent | Principal | Asst. Principal | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-1953 | Bill Davenport | Lloyd Miller | Carl Walz | ||
| 1961-1962 | Bob Rentz | John Demerly | Bill Blomberg | ||
| 1962-1963 | Bob Rentz | John Demerly | Bill Blomberg | ||
| 1964-1965 | Bob Rentz | Gerald Hare | Jim Harmon | ||
| 1965-1966 | Bob Rentz | Gerald Hare | Jim Harmon | ||
| 1966-1967 | Bob Rentz | Gerald Hare | Jim Harmon | ||
| 1967-1968 | Bob Rentz | Gerald Hare | Jim Harmon | ||
| 1970-1971 | Alonzo Thompson | Alfred Raso | Nelson Scott | Rick Ganter | |
| 2004-2005 | Yvonne Hargrave* | Geraldine Horton | Larry Hunley | ||
| 2005-2006 | James Williams | Geraldine Horton | Ilene Gelber | Gary Tydus | |
| 2006-2007 | James Williams | Geraldine Horton | Ilene Gelber | Naomi Cerre | |
| 2007-2008 | James Williams | Geraldine Horton | Ilene Gelber | Naomi Cerre | |
| 2008-2009 | James Williams | Geraldine Horton | Ilene Gelber | Naomi Cerre | Alvion Johnson |
| 2009-2010 | James Williams | Geraldine Horton | Ilene Gelber | Naomi Cerre | Alvion Johnson |
| 2010-2011 | James Williams | Geraldine Horton | Ilene Gelber | Ben Willis | |
| 2011-2012 | Amber Dixon* | Casey Young | Ilene Gelber | Ben Willis | |
*Denotes interim appointment
| Middle Early College High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 290 Main Street Downtown 14202 |
|
| Information | |
| School number | 415 |
| Principal | Susan M. Doyle |
| Grades | 9-13 |
| Website | Middle Early College |
Middle Early College High School is located 290 Main Street and serves Grades 9-13. The current principal is Mrs. Susan Doyle.
Middle Early College opened in 2003.
Middle Early College High School is a five-year program that prepares students for college. Partnered with Erie Community College, students can graduate with a both a high school diploma and an Associate's Degree by graduation.
| Occupational Training Center | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 2495 Main Street Fillmore-Leroy 14214 |
|
| Information | |
| Status | School In Need of Improvement |
| School number | 42 |
| Principal | Thomas F. Vitale |
| Website | Occupational Training Center |
Occupational Training Center is located at 2495 Main Street and serves ages 18 and up. The current principal is Mr. Thomas Vitale.
The Occupational Training Center serves students who have been diagnosed with developmental disabilities and assists them with job skills and transitioning to independent living.
The school was first based out the former Pierce-Arrow automobile factory on 1695 Elmwood Avenue. Currently, the school leases space from Tri-Main Development on Main Street, and is housed in the former Trico Plant #2, a windshield wiper factory.
| Adult Education Division | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 389 Virginia Street Delaware District 14201 |
|
| Information | |
| Website | Adult Education Center |
The Adult Education Division is located at 389 Virginia Street. The school serves students who are earning their GED diploma.
The Buffalo Public School System boasts the best academically performing high school in Western New York, the City Honors School at Fosdick-Masten Park, which is recognized as one of the best high schools in the United States. The school was recently ranked as the 11th best school in Newsweek Magazine's 2008 list of "America's Best High Schools".[61] Originally built in 1912 as Masten Park High School, it sits atop the foundation of the original school that was built in 1895, but was destroyed by a fire in 1912. The name was changed in 1927 to Fosdick-Masten Park High School in honor of the first principal Frank Fosdick. The building was used as a girls vocational school from 1953 until 1980 when the City Honors School was moved from P.S. 17 on Main Street over to the current location. City Honors was founded in 1975 for academically gifted and talented high school students, however now accepts students from grades 5- 12.
Another important public high school is Lafayette High School, completed in 1903. It is the oldest Buffalo public school still in its original building, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Lafayette has the largest and most active alumni association of any Buffalo public high school.
The Buffalo Public School System also has 2 Montessori schools, one of which, Bennett Park Montessori Center, has been in existence for over 25 years. Public Montessori schools are not common in U.S. school districts.
Buffalo Public Schools has an extensive athletic program. Students can participate in football, (including the Harvard Cup), basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, cross-country, track and field, bowling, swimming, volleyball, ice hockey and rugby.
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