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
12:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.52
Annual Tuition
$17,640
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 Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
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%

School Rankings

#9 Best All Boys Schools in New York
#15 Best Catholic Schools in New York
#38 Best HS For Athletes in New York
Source: Niche

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 110 Students
Canisius University 72 Students
Cornell University 59 Students
Fordham University 55 Students
Boston University 52 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 48 Students
Boston College 46 Students
Syracuse University 46 Students
Le Moyne College 43 Students
Clarkson University 41 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 111 Students
Finance 61 Students
Biology 41 Students
Engineering 36 Students
Computer Science 35 Students
Political Science and Government 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Accounting 25 Students
Economics 25 Students
Psychology 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 109 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/21/2025
Overall a great school to attend to, teachers and staffs are friendly with students with either engaging in academics or just general conversations.
5.0 Senior
10/6/2024
Going into freshman year I knew nobody at the school. With opening arms and very welcoming staff I was able to find a home. I also have met and became good friends with other kids from our school. Our school is like a brother hood. Attending sports events with these other boys has been a very special experience. The teachers are very engaging in class and always there for extra help whether it's school related or home related. The administration at the school is one of the finest I have experienced coming from public school distraction East Aurora middle school. Our school also offers 4 religious retreats and I have participated in 3 of them. Canisius also offers a wide variety of clubs and will even let you start up and lead a club. Last year I led "Crusader's against cancer". The club consisted of me solely raising 1,900 to buy children Christmas grifts at Oishei children's hospital.
5.0 Parent
7/16/2024
The best part about Canisius High School is the changes I've seen in my son. He has venture into new sports and has embodied the connection of brother hood with his fellow classmates. The staff has been beyond supportive on a personal and professional level. I would like to thank them all for the help , empathy and prayers.
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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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Canisius High

Canisius High is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1180 Delaware Ave in Buffalo, NY. Annual tuition is $17,640. The school has a total enrollment of 830 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Canisius High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.52. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $526,549. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stanley G Falk School, Buffalo Seminary, Nardin Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Buffalo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Canisius High.

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