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
3.52
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
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
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%

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
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 116 Students
Canisius University 74 Students
Cornell University 66 Students
Fordham University 60 Students
Boston University 54 Students
Syracuse University 49 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 49 Students
Boston College 45 Students
Xavier University 44 Students
Le Moyne College 43 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 112 Students
Finance 57 Students
Biology 45 Students
Computer Science 36 Students
Engineering 36 Students
Political Science and Government 33 Students
Economics 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Accounting 24 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 Senior
2/3/2024
Two sons attended canisius high school. Very satisfied overall. Canisius is a great college prep high school.
4.0 Alum
2/19/2021
Overall our experience at Canisius was very positive. Teachers are great and there is a lot to offer. Administration dropped the ball on the Covid graduation and prom, and they did not enforce appropriate discipline when it came to sports teams. Definately prepares for college.
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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 $17,125. The school has a total enrollment of 830 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. 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 $519,197. 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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