Leonardo da Vinci High School (Buffalo, New York)

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Leonardo DaVinci High School
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Address
Leonardo da Vinci High School (Buffalo, New York)
167 East Utica Street

East Side

, ,
New York
14208

United States
Information
School number212
PrincipalLeslie Potempa
Grades 9 12
Enrollment417 [1]  (201415)
Color(s)Silver and Blue
Team name Dragons
Website www.buffaloschools.org/PS212

Leonardo da Vinci High School is a high school temporarily housed on the east side of Buffalo, New York. There are 400 students enrolled in da Vinci spanning grades 912. The high school serves Grades 9 through 12. The current principal is Leslie Potempa.

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History

Leonardo da Vinci was originally housed on the 4th Floor of the Koessler Administration Building (KAB) on the D'Youville College Campus and shared space with the Grover Cleveland High School for electives. The school moved to Madonna Hall building on the D'Youville College campus. Students who attended DaVinci had the opportunity to take college credit-bearing classes from D'Youville. In August 2023, the school was temporarily relocated to 167 East Utica Street.

Sports

Leonardo da Vinci High School offers varsity sports including:

Students who are interested in playing a sport da Vinci does not offer are able to try out at Hutchinson Central Technical High School.[ citation needed ]

Student statistics

EthnicityLeonardo da VinciNew York State Average
White, non-Hispanic48%53%
Black, non-Hispanic40%20%
Hispanic9%20%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%7%
American Indian1%<1%
Leonardo da VinciNew York State Average
Attendance Rate98%93%

Teacher statistics

This schoolState average
Average years teaching2014
Average years teaching in district1611
First year teachers0%5%
This schoolState average
Bachelor's Degree19%20%
Master's degree81%79%
Doctorate degree0%<1%
This schoolState average
Students per teacher1714

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References

  1. "LEONARDO DA VINCI HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  2. Reporter, Robert J. McCarthy News Political. "Prominent protester against police brutality vows run for Buffalo mayor". The Buffalo News. Retrieved 2021-11-19.

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