Canisius High School
Canisius is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent college preparatory school, grades 9 through 12, serving young men of diverse backgrounds from all over Western New York.
Our mission is to challenge students to strive for excellence as critical thinkers and effective communicators who are open to growth, intellectually competent, religiously oriented, loving, and committed to justice.
At Canisius, students come first, academic excellence matters, and teachers are dedicated to helping each and every student find success.
The distinguished and rigorous academic program, based upon a liberal arts curriculum, is designed to prepare students for college.
Additionally, Canisius students have the opportunity to take many honors and advanced placement level courses.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 878 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Canisius High School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
878 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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The nearest high school to Canisius High School is Nardin Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Catholic Academy West Buffalo (0.2 miles away)
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Grades
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Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-4024
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-4024
3
9-12
725
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Grades: 9-12 | 187 students 5.4 miles 601 Mckinley Pkwy
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 826-3610
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 826-3610
5.4
9-12
187
Grades: 5-12 | 575 students 1.9 miles 1250 Amherst St
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 332-6300
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 332-6300
1.9
5-12
575
St. Francis High School
All-boys (Roman Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 536 students 9.8 miles 4129 Lake Shore Rd
Athol Springs, NY 14010
(716) 627-1200
Athol Springs, NY 14010
(716) 627-1200
9.8
9-12
536
Grades: PK-12 | 310 students 5.6 miles 4625 Harlem Rd
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 839-1242
5.6
PK-12
310
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