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Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School

Charter | 7-12 | 398 students

Our school is best known for our medal-winning Science Olympiad Team.
 
 
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Posted October 12, 2012

The only thing wrong about this school is they let anyone in. There are a lot of people who start drama. That's the people they should not let in. Academic wise the school is great and the teachers care and help us out as much as possible.


Posted August 15, 2009

The school is horrible. The staff gives grades, and it harms the children, while helping the schools' reputation. Please do not send your children there. The graduates that have come out, did horribly in college. Try for City Honors, or Huch Tech.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 2, 2009

I'm a current student of BASCS and I'm leading in a direction of leaving the school. It has nothing but drama and fights, while the school does try it's best to put everyting under control it hardly ever works. The students are very rude and hardly ever want to learn which destracts other students that are actually trying to do something with their future. The teacher's are okay. They try their best to help students out. Are sports teams aren't that great due to the low school budget that we have.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 3, 2008

I am very happy with my experiences with BASCS especially coming from KIPP Sankofa nightmare! Staff is very dedicated and try their best and care about my child. Awesome school!
—Submitted by a parent


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 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.
English Language Arts

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

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
8%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
19%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%
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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
8%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%
Earth Science

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

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
24%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%
Global History and Geography

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

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%
Integrated Algebra

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

180 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%
Living Environment

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

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%
U.S. History and Government

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

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%
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 Students8%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population8%

Chemistry

All Students65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students24%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

English

All Students81%
Students with disabilities60%
General population84%

French

All Studentsn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students32%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Integrated Algebra

All Students57%
Students with disabilities33%
General population59%

Living Environment

All Students39%
Students with disabilities27%
General population40%

Physics

All Studentsn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population65%

U.S. History and Government

All Students61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a
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 84% 19%
White 12% 51%
Hispanic 4% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 8%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 87%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 53%N/A76%
Female 47%N/A79%
Male 61%N/A71%
Black or African American 61%N/A61%
Not economically disadvantaged 53%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 78%N/A56%
General-Education students 50%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 38%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 5%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 17%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Art teacher(s)
College counselor(s)
Computer specialist(s)
ELL/ESL Coordinator
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Nurse(s)
Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
Reading specialist(s)
Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
Security personnel
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Arabic languages
Spanish
Turkish, Polish
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Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • US News & World Report Best Schools Bronze Medal (2012)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Science
  • Technology
Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Science lab
Clubs
  • Math club
  • Recycling club
  • Robotics club
  • Science club

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
Performing and written arts
  • Dance
  • Poetry
Clubs
  • Drill team
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
  • Turkish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Arabic languages
  • Russian
  • Spanish
Staff resources available to students
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Arabic languages
  • Spanish
  • Turkish, Polish
Clubs
  • Foreign language club: Japanese, Turkish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
Clubs
  • Cooking club
  • Yoga club

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Advanced placement courses
  • Honors track
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Clubs
  • National Honor Society
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:05 am
School end time
  • 3:15 pm
School Leader's name
  • Mustafa Ersoy
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (716) 854-5039

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Advanced placement courses
  • College prep
  • Honors track
  • STEM
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Science
  • Technology
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
  • Turkish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Arabic languages
  • Russian
  • Spanish
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • None

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • College counselor(s)
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Security personnel
  • Special education coordinator
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Arabic languages
  • Spanish
  • Turkish, Polish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Career/college counseling
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Remediation
  • Tutoring
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Visiting teachers or lecturers from colleges
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
  • Passes/tokens for public transportation
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Music room
  • Science lab
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • None
Music
  • None
Performing arts
  • Dance
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Book/reading club
  • Chess club
  • Community service
  • Cooking club
  • Drill team
  • Foreign language club: Japanese, Turkish
  • Girl scouts
  • Math club
  • National Honor Society
  • Recycling club
  • Robotics club
  • Science club
  • Student council/government
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook
  • Yoga club
School leaders can update this information here.

Photos

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Present special topics during curricular units
  • Volunteer in the classroom
School leaders can update this information here.

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College prep programs/courses during the year
College presentations or information sessions
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190 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14202
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Phone: (716) 854-2490

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