LEONARDO DA VINCI HIGH SCHOOL

www.buffaloschools.org

363 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Leonardo da Vinci High School, located on Porter Avenue in Buffalo, New York, is a public secondary school operating under the Buffalo Public Schools district. It is known for its academic focus, often serving as a specialized school within the district that aims to provide a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum. The school prides itself on fostering an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving, reflecting the multidisciplinary spirit of its namesake.

The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to preparing its students for success in higher education and future careers. By utilizing the resources and support services of the Buffalo Public Schools network, Leonardo da Vinci High School offers various extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs designed to support student development both inside and outside the classroom. Prospective families can find further information regarding specific admissions criteria, course offerings, and school policies through the official Buffalo Public Schools website.

363

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEONARDO DA VINCI HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	72
Black	141
Asian	61
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Black
141 (39.2%)
White
76 (21.1%)
Hispanic
72 (20.0%)
Asian
61 (16.9%)
Two or More
9 (2.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)816-4380
Website:	http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
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 9 103

Grade 10 93

Grade 11 98

Grade 12 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LEONARDO DA VINCI HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	103
Grade 10	93
Grade 11	98
Grade 12	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LEONARDO DA VINCI HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	67.5%
Male	115	31.7%
Not Specified	3	0.8%

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