INTERNATIONAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE)

www.buffaloschools.org

640 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The International Preparatory School (iPrep), located at 110 14th Street in Buffalo, NY, is a specialized secondary school within the Buffalo Public Schools district. It is known for its culturally diverse student body, often serving as a hub for students from various international backgrounds, including English Language Learners (ELLs) and refugee populations. The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a supportive environment that emphasizes academic rigor while helping students navigate the transition to the American education system and preparing them for college and career success.

The school places a strong focus on global citizenship, inclusivity, and holistic student development. Beyond traditional coursework, International Preparatory School integrates language acquisition support and social-emotional learning to ensure that its diverse student population can thrive academically. By partnering with the broader Buffalo community, the school aims to bridge the gap between students' previous educational experiences and the requirements of New York State standards, ultimately fostering a welcoming community that celebrates different cultures and backgrounds.

640

Total Students

67.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INTERNATIONAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	163
Black	250
Asian	162
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
250 (39.1%)
Hispanic
163 (25.5%)
Asian
162 (25.4%)
White
44 (6.9%)
Two or More
18 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)816-4300
Website:	http://www.buffaloschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	612
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 9 165

Grade 10 185

Grade 11 146

Grade 12 144

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for INTERNATIONAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE)
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	165
Grade 10	185
Grade 11	146
Grade 12	144

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for INTERNATIONAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE)
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	312	48.8%
Male	327	51.1%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

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