Charter School for Applied Technologies

Charter School for Applied Technologies

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
2303 Kenmore Ave,  Buffalo, NY
3.9
4.3
2,352 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Executive Director - Mr. Efrain Martinez
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
196
Full Time Teachers
196
Teachers in First or Second Year
9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
520
Verbal
520
Average ACT
22
Math
23
English
20
Reading
22
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
34.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
36%
State Average
20%
Math
38%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
195:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Black
42.5%
Hispanic
27.7%
White
13.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.2%
Two or more races
6.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University at Buffalo, SUNY 82 Students
SUNY Buffalo State University 63 Students
SUNY Erie Community College 34 Students
D'Youville University 32 Students
Daemen University 29 Students
Canisius University 28 Students
New York University 24 Students
SUNY Fredonia 20 Students
Syracuse University 19 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 31 Students
Business 22 Students
Nursing 17 Students
Biology 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Engineering 8 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 72 Reviews
3.0
10/1/2024
There needs to be more activities sports and things like transportation after sports for people like me to go home without having my parent leave work
4.0 Senior
4/1/2024
The best thing about charter school is that it has a diverse community and no one judges other at all but the worse thing about it is the food they would serve us, it would taste rubbery.
4.0 Junior
6/6/2022
Charter school for applied technologies or csat for short is a good school. There are times we're the school has had some issues/problems but other than that it's been really good.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 22 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/11/2017
The HS is the equivalent of an inner city public school in Buffalo - only worse. It is so bad, that the teacher turn over rate is horrible. Even when it comes to school social workers. The MS and Elementary school aren't any better. The bullying is out of control and nothing is done for it. You will...
2.0 parent
5/12/2016
CSAT used to be a great school—our children attended for many years. But poor academics, questionable ethics and hot-headed administration caused us to pull our children out of CSAT. We quickly realized the sub-par education our children received at CSAT within the first few weeks at a public school...
5.0 parent
12/29/2014
Love love love CSAT! We live in a neighboring district and have chosen to send our kids to CSAT instead of our home schools. My children haven't just done ok...they've excelled! I could list all the things I love about the school...but I honestly don't know where to start! Love the longer school day...
5.0 parent
9/23/2014
I love this school! The people here are so nice and welcoming. I have three children in this school and 1 stuck in public school. One in the new middle school and one in the high school. They have so much that the public school does not. Its a great school with great people. Don't second guess on ap...

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Charter School for Applied Technologies is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 2303 Kenmore Ave in Buffalo, in the Tonawanda neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 2,352 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. Charter School for Applied Technologies has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.29, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $234,329. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tapestry Charter School, Western New York Maritime Charter School, Kenmore West Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Buffalo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Charter School for Applied Technologies.

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