Leonardo Da Vinci High School

Leonardo Da Vinci High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
320 Porter Ave,  Buffalo, NY
West Side Neighborhood
Buffalo Public Schools
3.8
4.6
380 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Serving ninth through 12th grade students, Leonardo da Vinci, or PS 212, is a co-educational public high school in Buffalo, New York. The school has been located on the campus of D’Youville College on Buffalo’s West Side for 38 years and is expected to relocate to the Buffalo State College campus after the 2022-23 school year. These partnerships with local colleges allow students at Leonardo da Vinci to enroll in college courses at no cost. Students can earn up to 24 college credits while still in high school and all students are expected to complete at least one Advanced Placement course before graduating. This academic rigor aligns perfectly with the legacy of the school’s namesake, Renaissance painter Leonardo da Vinci, who is said to have had a motto of ostinato rigore which loosely translates to persistent rigor. Highly rated on several popular review websites, Leonardo da Vinci High School maintains a positive reputation in the Western New York Community.

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Florence Kreiter
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
540
Average ACT
32
Math
32
English
32
Reading
32
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
4
Equity
9
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
204:1

Student Diversity

Female
69.9%
Male
30.1%
Black
38.2%
White
23.7%
Hispanic
21.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.4%
Two or more races
3.2%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#20 Most Diverse Public HS in New York
#69 Niche Standout HS in New York
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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 144 Students
SUNY Buffalo State University 101 Students
D'Youville University 86 Students
SUNY Erie Community College 59 Students
Daemen University 54 Students
Canisius University 46 Students
Niagara University 40 Students
SUNY Fredonia 28 Students
New York University 27 Students
Syracuse University 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 57 Students
Business 43 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Biology 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 10 Students
Criminology 9 Students
English 9 Students
Arts 9 Students
Physician Assistant 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 130 Reviews
3.0 Senior
7/23/2024
Honestly most of the staff are super respectful and kind. And the educate is up to part considering the college preparation they prepare us for.
5.0 Senior
10/20/2022
I love the school. Also it offers good AP classes and the teachers are really helpful. I just wish the building was bigger.
4.0 Senior
10/19/2022
Teachers are very welcoming and you can make lasting relationships with the faculty and your peers. You get more learning opportunities being on a college campus as well.
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GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 13 Reviews
5.0 student
10/23/2024
Great amazing school in Buffalo, staff in this are very kind
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5.0 parent
5/16/2017
Our family has had nothing but support and guidance.( my grand daughter has learning disabilities)..the teachers , Mr. Lodinsky , and Ms. Phillips all go out of their way to help us when we need or ask. All staff has and continue to treat us as family..All the kids that attend DaVinci are hard worke...
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5.0 student
3/22/2017
I had spent my time over here for over 1 year, and man, this has been one of the greatest decisions, I made by staying here, even though I got an offer for Olmsted. Anyways, this school has really nice and caring teachers, and teachers are the ones who actually make the biggest impact on your life....
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4.0 other
3/15/2011
I am a graduate from Davinci high school class 2007. The education I received was excellent. The faculty and teachers are fantastic and provide a welcoming environment. After graduation I attended Niagara University, one of the most high ranking private universities in the area. davinci students are...
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