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Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts

Public | 5-12 | 830 students

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Posted November 11, 2009

The best local theatre in the area. When you're leaving a production, you have a 'those just COULDN'T have been high schoolers' feeling. Simply amazing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2009

This school has taught me so much. It has such a friendly atmosphere. I love it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 14, 2009

I feel like it's a good community for my child to grow up in. Lots of the info on this site is wrong. I don't understand why t only has a 4 out of 10. It's got incredible reviews in the newspaper, and everyone I know that went to the school is smart and kind. An amazing school. Don't pay attention to the greatschools rating.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2009

i go to BAVPA and am in 8th grade this year. i wouldn't ever change schools. the people there are so understanding, and accepting of everybody. the teachers are really nice to me and pay attention to my individual needs. and of course, the theatre is amazing to perform in, i feel like i'm in Broadway. its an amazing school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 25, 2009

My child is a 8th grade student at BAVPA. She's been to seven different schools over the past two years, and bavpa is by far the best school. Everyone is accepting and kind.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2009

Yes, you may not have as good academics as city honors at bavpa, but the people at arts are so much friendlier, and the arts program is so fantastic, that it makes up for the lack of IB classes. I honestly think that we made the right choice between city honors and performing arts for my son. He got accepted to both. His brother currently attends city honors, and he should be getting a letter in the mail soon from bavpa, letting him know if he got accepted. The school is incredible. Everyone there is like a part of a big huge family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2009

Best school in buffalo. The whole place is like a big family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2005

My child is in 7th grade at BAVPA and has always been on the honor roll. This year, however, a great many of the 7th graders, my child included, are struggling desperately with math, and the teacher seems unable to do anything about it. In addition, the principal stresses the children be given more homework to bring up school test scores, but if they don't understand what's going on, how does he think that will improve test scores. My impression is that some of the teachers either don't have the time or just don't care about our children. Phone calls are not returned, and neither is email.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2004

I go to BAVPA, and I think this is a very good school. I think the decipline is excellent, and the academics are outstanding. The staff is very nice, and understanding. You couldn't ask for a better school. You would think because its grades 5 through 12 there would be problems, involving the students. There are very few if any at all. I wouldn't change school's for the world.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
32%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
60%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
31%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
29%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
34%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

152 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
9%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

197 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
19%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

162 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

187 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

161 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

136 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students9%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students28%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students65%
Students with disabilities29%
General population70%

English

All Students79%
Students with disabilities29%
General population95%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students19%
Students with disabilities5%
General population21%

Global History and Geography

All Students68%
Students with disabilities27%
General population77%

Integrated Algebra

All Students57%
Students with disabilities6%
General population68%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students78%
Students with disabilities17%
General population89%

Physics

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students72%
Students with disabilities29%
General population80%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 64% 19%
White 24% 51%
Hispanic 10% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 72%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 1%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 84%N/A76%
Female 89%N/A79%
Male 78%N/A71%
Black or African American 86%N/A61%
White 80%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 83%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 86%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 65%N/A56%
General-Education students 87%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 3%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 30%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 7%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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450 Masten Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
Phone: (716) 816-4220

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