City Honors School: Top School in Buffalo (2026 List)

About City Honors School

City Honors School is a top public magnet school in Buffalo, New York, that serves about 1,100 students in grades 5 through 12. It has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which is one of the best in the state. The school is one of the best for advanced academics. It is an International Baccalaureate World School and has a special science research program with lab internships. There are Advanced Placement and Regents courses for every grade level to make sure that students are well-prepared. The student body is diverse, and the school does very well academically, with 87% of students being good at math and 97% being good at reading. City Honors School is a great place for students to do well on the SAT and ACT because the district gives them about $23,710 per student. People say it's one of the best schools in the area because it encourages students to volunteer and help others. Overall, the school is known as one of the best for promoting high academic achievement and civic duty, and it is one of the best high schools in New York.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 87%

Reading 97%

State average proficiency is 87% in Math and 97% in Reading.

74

Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

10

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

1056

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 44.7%

Asian 21.59%

Hispanic 11.74%

Black 14.96%

Two+ Races 5.97%

Native Am. 0.47%

White

44.7%

Asian

21.59%

Hispanic

11.74%

Black

14.96%

Two+ Races

5.97%

Native Am.

0.47%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1056

46.02%

486 Female

53.5%

565 Male

Student Population

1056 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

352 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

City Honors School Contact Information

Address

186 E NORTH ST, BUFFALO, NY, 14204

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Phone

(716) 816-4230

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Website

http://www.buffaloschools.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:38 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The City Honors School was recently named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. This award honors the school's commitment to helping students do well in school and making the classroom a friendly place to learn. The school is getting ready for its spring musical, "Come From Away," which will be held in the campus auditorium this March. The Student Technology Leadership Program also gives students paid summer internships in IT and digital design, which gives them valuable experience in the real world.

FAQ

Q1. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and men to ring other students.

Q2. Are there chances for peer men to ring?

Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work to gether, and help each other.

Q3. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! City Honors School helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

Q4. How does City Honors School get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q5. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, City Honors School lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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