Canisius High

Canisius High

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1180 Delaware Ave,  Buffalo, NY
Elmwood Bidwell Neighborhood
4.3
4.0
830 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Ciancimino, S.j.
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.53
Annual Tuition
$17,125
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
650
Verbal
640
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
16
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
Clubs and Activities
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
100%
White
85.5%
Black
5.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic
2.2%
Native American
1.3%
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School Rankings

#8 Best All Boys Schools in New York
#15 Best Catholic Schools in New York
#41 Best HS For Athletes in New York
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Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University at Buffalo, SUNY 116 Students
Canisius University 79 Students
Cornell University 66 Students
Fordham University 65 Students
Boston University 52 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 51 Students
Xavier University 50 Students
Syracuse University 49 Students
Le Moyne College 43 Students
Boston College 41 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 113 Students
Finance 50 Students
Biology 44 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Engineering 33 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students
Economics 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Accounting 21 Students
Pre-Law Studies 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 108 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/30/2024
My experience was great. I went there for the facilities and they did not disappoint, everything there was top of the line and made to help students achieve their goals.
5.0 Alum
6/25/2024
Drawing students from all over WNY and Canada, Canisius prepares its students to be the best. The college preparatory training is unrivaled in WNY, especially among the private and catholic schools.
5.0 Senior
2/3/2024
Two sons attended canisius high school. Very satisfied overall. Canisius is a great college prep high school.
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4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 other
5/8/2017
From grades K-8, I attended a well-respected public school system (Orchard Park), but by the end of middle school, I decided I wanted a greater challenge and enrolled at Canisius High School. Other than proposing to my wife, this was the best choice I've ever made. From an academic perspective, CHS...
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3.0 other
3/15/2016
My son has had a mixed experience at Canisius. He has had some excellent courses/teachers but others have been very weak. On paper, there is a wide range of extra-curricular activities though sports are prioritized above all other activities. The music program (particularly the band and string ensem...
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3.0 student
4/3/2014
I am a sophomore currently and overall my Canisius experience has been good, but not great. The school is challenging to most kids, and does give 1-2 maybe 3 hours of homework a night. The teachers are very good for the most part but can honestly say that some can AT TIMES be less than eager to help...
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5.0 student
2/25/2012
this school is great and i love it it has a great education which unlike most schools is their main priority
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