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
10:1
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
10:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
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
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
4
Equity
6
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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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%

School Rankings

#20 Most Diverse Public HS in New York
#69 Niche Standout HS in New York
Source: Niche

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 141 Students
SUNY Buffalo State University 97 Students
D'Youville University 85 Students
SUNY Erie Community College 57 Students
Daemen University 51 Students
Canisius University 45 Students
Niagara University 40 Students
New York University 27 Students
SUNY Fredonia 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 37 Students
Biology 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Criminology 9 Students
English 9 Students
Arts 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 130 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/13/2023
I'm a senior in Leonardo Da Vinci, I liked Da Vinci as a freshman but you know as you start going to school more it gets hard and all the work gives me headaches. As a freshman in Da Vinci I loved the experiences as a freshman student. It was fun but the quarantine happened and life just got hard and I started to get school and the exams and all the work, tests and homework's but I'm almost done and I will try my best to do all I can to graduate and move on with my life, can't wait for college life.
4.0 Senior
6/11/2021
I liked my time at Leonardo da Vinchi Highschool because of the diverse people who attend and the supportive staff.
4.0 Senior
1/22/2020
There are great teachers who will be willing to help you out when you need it, the students are friendly there with little to no bullying and they'll be able to help you. The principal there is also very nice.
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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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Leonardo Da Vinci High School

Leonardo Da Vinci High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Buffalo, NY and is served by the Buffalo Public Schools in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 380 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 95% are proficient in reading. Leonardo Da Vinci High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $278,230. Discover additional schools in the area, like P.S. 195 - City Honors School, PS 309-East Community High School, and more. Learn more about what Buffalo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Leonardo Da Vinci High School.

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