Leonardo da Vinci High School (Buffalo, New York)

Leonardo DaVinci High School
Address
Map
167 East Utica Street

East Side

, ,
New York
14208

United States
Information
School number212
PrincipalLeslie Potempa
Grades912
Enrollment417[1] (2014–15)
Color(s)Silver and Blue
Team nameDragons
Websitewww.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 9–12. The high school serves Grades 9 through 12. The current principal is Leslie Potempa.

History

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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

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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

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Ethnicity Leonardo da Vinci New York State Average
White, non-Hispanic 48% 53%
Black, non-Hispanic 40% 20%
Hispanic 9% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 7%
American Indian 1% <1%
Leonardo da Vinci New York State Average
Attendance Rate 98% 93%

Teacher statistics

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This school State average
Average years teaching 20 14
Average years teaching in district 16 11
First year teachers 0% 5%
This school State average
Bachelor's Degree 19% 20%
Master's degree 81% 79%
Doctorate degree 0% <1%
This school State average
Students per teacher 17 14

Notable alumni

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References

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  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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