EAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL

School Overview
East Community High School, located at 820 Northampton St in Buffalo, NY, is a public secondary school within the Buffalo Public Schools district. Serving students in the East Buffalo community, the school is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous academic standards with personal development. The school’s mission generally emphasizes preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, career technical training, or direct entry into the workforce, while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body.

Beyond core academics, East Community High School typically focuses on community engagement and social-emotional learning to address the specific needs of its neighborhood. The school often implements programs aimed at improving graduation rates and closing achievement gaps, utilizing a variety of resources, including extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and partnerships with local organizations. By prioritizing a holistic approach, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, responsible, and engaged citizens within the city of Buffalo and beyond.
386
Total Students
36.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White34
Hispanic67
Black192
Asian77
Two or More15
American Indian1
  • Black
    192 (49.7%)
  • Asian
    77 (19.9%)
  • Hispanic
    67 (17.4%)
  • White
    34 (8.8%)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.9%)
  • 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)816-3997
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 361
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 131
Grade 10 110
Grade 11 72
Grade 12 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9131
Grade 10110
Grade 1172
Grade 1273
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EAST COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19751%
Male18949%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)