B+
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts
PublicHighGrades 5–12
450 Masten Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 · (716) 816-4220 · Part of Buffalo City School District
Students
617
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
69%
Setting
City
Grades
5–12
What stands out about Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts
- Math proficiency 16 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts above the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency72%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts77%
State average 62.6%
Location
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450 Masten Ave, Buffalo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 549
Grade 657
Grade 757
Grade 857
Grade 9111
Grade 10103
Grade 1182
Grade 12101
Enrollment over time
666’20
610’21
566’22
575’23
617’24
Down 7.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 46%White 21%Hispanic 20%Two or more races 9%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.