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Nichols School

1250 Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY, 14216-0142 -

School Notes Overview:

Nichols School aim is to train minds, bodies and hearts for the work of life, and to carry into all we do the highest ideals of character and service. At Nichols School, inspired teachers and students are committed to a quality standard of learning and achievement in all aspects of school life. Our community strives to cultivate each student's sense of responsibility, compassion, honesty, and self-discipline. Our goal is to produce confident and ethical young people equipped for the challenges of life. We embrace and value our school's history and heritage. We also recognize the importance of adaptation and innovation as a means of preparing our students for the future. We strive to create a community that reflects our region's neighborhoods and the wider world. In this environment, our students develop habits of tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect....

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School Overview:

	Nichols School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 5 - 12
County	Erie County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	598 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	13%	22%
Students by Grade
	Grade 5 - 40 students
	Grade 6 - 39 students
	Grade 7 - 51 students
	Grade 8 - 64 students
	Grade 9 - 101 students
	Grade 10 - 94 students
	Grade 11 - 94 students
	Grade 12 - 115 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	70 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	n/a	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Nichols School aim is to train minds, bodies and hearts for the work of life, and to carry into all we do the highest ideals of character and service. At Nichols School, inspired teachers and students are committed to a quality standard of learning and achievement in all aspects of school life. Our community strives to cultivate each student's sense of responsibility, compassion, honesty, and self-discipline. Our goal is to produce confident and ethical young people equipped for the challenges of life. We embrace and value our school's history and heritage. We also recognize the importance of adaptation and innovation as a means of preparing our students for the future. We strive to create a community that reflects our region's neighborhoods and the wider world. In this environment, our students develop habits of tolerance, understanding, and mutual respect.
Profile last updated: 01/29/2007

In the News:

Tony Bennett signs 5 in first recruiting class at Virginia (The Staunton News Leader)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 08:00:35 am
CHARLOTTESVILLE — Virginia men's head basketball coach Tony Bennett has announced the signing of five players to national letters of intent with the Cavaliers during the early signing period.
Rugged defense, Bennett's calling card, AWOL (Daily Press)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 03:42:09 am
As premieres go, Tony Bennett's was as humble as his heartland roots. No A-list celebs arriving in Hummer limos, signing autographs on a red carpet and sampling caviar in private suites.
Virginia basketball team lands 5 in early signing period (Daily Press)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 07:09:49 pm
CHARLOTTESVILLE--Virginia men's head basketball coach Tony Bennett has announced the signing of five players to national letters of intent with the Cavaliers during the early signing period. The players are 6-4 guard K.T. Harrell of Montgomery, Ala.; 6-6 guard Joe Harris from Chelan, Wash.; 6-9 forward James Johnson of Wildomar, Calif.; 6-7 wing Akil Mitchell of Charlotte, N.C.; and 6-8 forward ...
Foreign students grace local schools with a broader view (The Buffalo News)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 02:21:02 pm
Buffalo School Superintendent James A. Williams is in China this week, pushing his proposal to enroll Chinese students in a newly planned Buffalo public school.
Current Conditions V2 (Action News 24 Erie)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 10:29:41 pm
What are your thoughts on combining Warren area high schools? Edition number 27 of the McDonald's High School Basketball Classic will be held in Erie on Friday, January 15th and Saturday, January 16th, 2010 at Gannon University's Hammermill Center.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (14216)	School Zip (14216)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	23,587 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	41%	32%
Population Average Age	37 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$34,338	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.7 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	48% / 52%	41% / 59%