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 1,088 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 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 1,088 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- 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 1,088 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
1,088 students
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
Blue and Gold
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
City Honors School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of City Honors School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#207 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
16%
15%
White
42%
39%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
55%
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: Fearless Fosdick
Frequently Asked Questions
What is City Honors School's ranking?
City Honors School is ranked #207 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
1,088 students attend City Honors School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of City Honors School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 7% 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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