WESTERN NEW YORK MARITIME CHARTER SCHOOL

Located at 2219 S Park Ave in Buffalo, New York, Western New York Maritime Charter School operates as an active, independent charter district serving a large city setting within the Buffalo-Cheektowaga metropolitan area. Functioning as a single-school local educational agency for federal programs, the district provides specialized academic programming for students in 5th through 12th grade. Its urban location and single-facility model allow the school to offer a continuous educational pathway from middle school through high school graduation, establishing a structured learning environment tailored to modern secondary education.

The district serves a student body of 392 pupils, reflecting a diverse community comprised of 163 Black, 148 Hispanic, 64 White, 14 multiracial, and 3 Asian and American Indian students, with a enrollment distribution of 242 male and 150 female students. To support learning and student development, Western New York Maritime Charter School maintains a substantial operational infrastructure, employing a total staff of approximately 191 full-time equivalent (FTE) team members. This includes nearly 85 FTE classroom teachers, 14 FTE instructional aides, and over 92 FTE support staff, creating a well-resourced learning environment focused on academic achievement, holistic student support, and college and career readiness.