BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

www.buffaloschools.org

617 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

The Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts (BAVPA) is a specialized public magnet school located in Buffalo, New York, serving students in grades 5 through 12. As a cornerstone of the Buffalo Public Schools district, the academy is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic curriculum alongside intensive pre-professional training in the arts. Students at the school pursue major concentrations in various disciplines, including dance, instrumental and vocal music, theatre, literary arts, and the visual arts, all taught by a faculty of practicing professionals and certified educators.

Beyond its artistic mission, the academy is known for fostering a creative and collaborative environment that prepares students for both higher education and careers in the arts. The school consistently produces high-achieving graduates who go on to prestigious conservatories, universities, and professional stages. By integrating demanding core academic requirements with daily studio work, BAVPA offers a unique educational experience that encourages students to excel as both scholars and creators, contributing to the cultural vitality of the Buffalo community.

617

Total Students

70.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	126
Black	285
Asian	14
Two or More	58
American Indian	3

Black
285 (46.3%)
White
129 (21.0%)
Hispanic
126 (20.5%)
Two or More
58 (9.4%)
Asian
14 (2.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)816-4220
Website:	http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 57

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 57

Grade 9 111

Grade 10 103

Grade 11 82

Grade 12 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	57
Grade 7	57
Grade 8	57
Grade 9	111
Grade 10	103
Grade 11	82
Grade 12	101

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BUFFALO ACADEMY FOR THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	424	68.7%
Male	191	31%
Not Specified	2	0.3%

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