City Honors School at Fosdick-Masten Park, known colloquially as City Honors, or CHS, is a college preparatory school in Buffalo, New York, United States. It is part of the Buffalo Public Schools system.
Serving 1,056 students in grades 5-12, City Honors School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 1,056 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City Honors School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
City Honors School's student population of 1,056 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
1,056 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
Silver, Cardinal
School Rankings
City Honors School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of City Honors School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#388 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
15%
16%
White
45%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Centaurs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City Honors School's ranking?
City Honors School is ranked #388 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are City Honors School often compared to?
City Honors Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick Olmsted #156 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of City Honors School?
The graduation rate of City Honors School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend City Honors School?
1,056 students attend City Honors School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of City Honors School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Honors School?
City Honors School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does City Honors School offer ?
City Honors School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is City Honors School part of?
City Honors School is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is City Honors School located?
City Honors School is located in the Fruit Belt neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Fruit Belt.
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