Serving 986 students in grades 9-12, Mckinley Vocational High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 986 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Mckinley Vocational High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Mckinley Vocational High School's student population of 986 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
986 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
Mckinley Vocational High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Vocational High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3645 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
55%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Mckinley Vocational High School is ranked #3645 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mckinley Vocational High School often compared to?
Mckinley Vocational High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson School Of Hospitality, Burgard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mckinley Vocational High School?
The graduation rate of Mckinley Vocational High School is 87%, which is equal to the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mckinley Vocational High School?
986 students attend Mckinley Vocational High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Mckinley Vocational High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Vocational High School?
Mckinley Vocational High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mckinley Vocational High School offer ?
Mckinley Vocational High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinley Vocational High School part of?
Mckinley Vocational High School is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mckinley Vocational High School located?
Mckinley Vocational High School is located in the Black Rock neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.
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