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McKinley Vocational High School

Public | 9-12 | 1080 students

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Posted December 18, 2008

I currently attend McKinley Vocational High School in Buffalo New York and I must say that, it's a good school, it has it's flaws but what school doesn't.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 15, 2008

The Staff here needs to learn words like please and thank you. Not enough tools upstairs, like books. It needs to be fixed.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted March 26, 2008

I went to Mckinley High School and honestly I did have a good time. There were times when yes Mrs. Barton does not listen to any problems if they don't consider her. Also I didn't like the fact how she treated one person to another. The teachers there are some of the best. I loved being a part of carpentry. If your able to get all 4 of those teachers, that's your best part of the four years being there.


Posted September 11, 2007

Mckinley high is a place where young students find their true self and who they are.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2007

This is a school that prides itself on being the best of the worst; a school whose pride for its football team overrides everything and overshadows the treatment of other students. This school is by far the worst I've ever attended, due mostly to the efforts of one Mrs. Barton, much to the chagrin of many teachers, whose needs (and vicariously: those of their students) could be met if their principal cared to listen. Any efforts to change the way the school works is deemed subversive to her management of the school, and a disruption to the learning environment.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 5, 2007

This is by far the best school ever created for humans! I love the fact that this school has somethng for everyone, great competitive sports program, great academic programs, and the best teachers in the city! I don't know why the other parents said that this school is bad, because I'm a senior and I will be graduating this year with 29 credits and 5 college credits! I could not be no more happier than where I am now! This school rocks!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 6, 2006

not a good school for serious minded students. Pay for private
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 6, 2006

not the best public school send youe kids elsewhere for better education
—Submitted by a teacher


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

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

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
3%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%
Earth Science

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

270 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

262 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

304 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
16%
Global History and Geography

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

348 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%
Integrated Algebra

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

357 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%
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.

323 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

22 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%
U.S. History and Government

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

220 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%
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 Students3%
Students with disabilities0%
General population3%

Chemistry

All Students69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population69%

Earth Science

All Students31%
Students with disabilities12%
General population34%

English

All Students65%
Students with disabilities17%
General population73%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Geometry

All Students16%
Students with disabilities2%
General population18%

Global History and Geography

All Students55%
Students with disabilities30%
General population59%

Integrated Algebra

All Students45%
Students with disabilities20%
General population51%

Italian

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

Living Environment

All Students48%
Students with disabilities21%
General population55%

Physics

All Students58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population58%

Spanish

All Students68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students80%
Students with disabilities48%
General population85%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 57% 19%
White 26% 51%
Hispanic 14% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 8%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 89%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 2%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 82%N/A76%
Female 85%N/A79%
Male 78%N/A71%
Black or African American 83%N/A61%
Hispanic or Latino 75%N/A59%
White 83%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 81%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 84%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 73%N/A56%
General-Education students 83%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 9%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 36%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 9%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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1500 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
Phone: (716) 816-4480

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