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Discovery School vs. City Honors School

Should you attend Discovery School or City Honors School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Discovery School
911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
City Honors School
186 E North St
Buffalo, NY 14204
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10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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City Honors School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Discovery 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 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,056 students in grades 5-12, City Honors School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
5-12
Total Students
545 students
1,056 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at City Honors School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at City Honors School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
74 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at City Honors School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at City Honors School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2942 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#207 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of City Honors School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
85%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at City Honors School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at City Honors School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
94%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at City Honors School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥95%
(Top 10% in NY)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of City Honors School with the average graduation rate observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Discovery School by grade.
This chart displays the students of City Honors School by grade.
Pre-K Students
51
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Kindergarten Students
59
-
Grade 1 Students
49
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Grade 2 Students
58
-
Grade 3 Students
56
-
Grade 4 Students
62
-
Grade 5 Students
56
101
Grade 6 Students
47
101
Grade 7 Students
53
128
Grade 8 Students
49
136
Grade 9 Students
-
158
Grade 10 Students
-
151
Grade 11 Students
-
139
Grade 12 Students
-
142
Ungraded Students
5
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at City Honors School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at City Honors School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at City Honors School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at City Honors School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
61%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at City Honors School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at City Honors School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of City Honors School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at City Honors School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at City Honors School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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