Leonardo da Vinci High School (Buffalo, New York)
| Leonardo DaVinci High School | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
| 320 Porter Avenue Lower West Side Buffalo, New York, Erie 14201 United States |
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| Information | |
| School number | 212 |
| Principal | Florence S. Krieter |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Team name | Dragons |
| Website | DaVinci High School |
Leonardo da Vinci High School is a high school in the lower west side of Buffalo, New York. There are 400 students enrolled in da Vinci spanning grades 9-12. The high school building is located on the D'Youville College campus. The school located at 320 Porter Avenue and serves Grades 9 through 12. The current principal is Mrs. Florence Schimert-Krieter and the current assistant principal is Mr. Gregory Lodinksy.
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History
Leonardo da Vinci was originally housed on the 4th Floor of the Kavinoky Theater Building on the D'Youville College Campus and shared space with the Grover Cleveland High School for electives. Currently, the school is housed solely at the former Madonna Hall building on the D'Youville campus. Students who attend DaVinci have the opportunity to take college credit-bearing classes from D'Youville.
Former principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
- Mr. Ronald J. Meer–1987-1992 (Principal - McKinley Vocational High School, named Principal of Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts)
- Mr. Benjamin L. Randle, Jr.–1992-1998 (Principal of Grover Cleveland High School, returned to Grover Cleveland)
- Mrs. Patricia A. Preston–1998-2010 (Assistant Principal - Leonardo da Vinci High School, retired[1])
- Mr. Michael J. O'Brien–2010-2012 (Principal - William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence, retired[2])
Selected former assistant principals
Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses
- Mrs. Patricia Preston–?-1998 (Assistant Principal - Buffalo Vocational Technical Center, named Principal of Leonardo da Vinci High School)
- Ms. Robin Hahn–2001-2005 (Assistant Principal - Grover Cleveland High School, named Assistant Principal of Bennett High School)
- Ms. Celine Wnek-Crabbe–2008[3]–2010 (Program Coordinator - Leonardo da Vinci High School, retired[1])
- Mrs. Denisca Thompson–2010-2012 (unknown, named Principal of Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet)
Administration
| Year | Superintendent | Principal | Vice Principal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-1997 | Jim Harris | Ben Randle | |
| 1997-1998 | Jim Harris | Ben Randle | Pat Preston |
| 1998-1999 | Jim Harris | Pat Preston | |
| 1999-2000 | Jim Harris | Pat Preston | |
| 2000-2001 | Jim Harris | Pat Preston | |
| 2000-2001 | Marion Canedo | Pat Preston | |
| 2000-2001 | Marion Canedo | Pat Preston | |
| 2001-2002 | Marion Canedo | Pat Preston | Robin Hahn |
| 2002-2003 | Marion Canedo | Pat Preston | Robin Hahn |
| 2003-2004 | Marion Canedo | Pat Preston | Robin Hahn |
| 2004-2005 | Yvonne Hargrave* | Pat Preston | Robin Hahn |
| 2005-2006 | James Williams | Pat Preston | |
| 2006-2007 | James Williams | Pat Preston | |
| 2007-2008 | James Williams | Pat Preston | |
| 2008-2009 | James Williams | Pat Preston | Celine Crabbe |
| 2009-2010 | James Williams | Pat Preston | Celine Crabbe |
| 2010-2011 | James Williams | Mike O'Brien | Denisca Thompson |
| 2011-2012 | Amber Dixon* | Mike O'Brien | Densica Thompson |
| 2012-2013 | Pam Brown | Florence Krieter* | Greg Lodinsky |
| 2013-2014 | Pam Brown | Florence Krieter | Greg Lodinsky |
| 2014-2015 | Don Ogilvie* | Florence Krieter | Greg Lodinsky |
| 2015-2016 | Kriner Cash | Florence Krieter | Greg Lodinsky |
* Denotes interim appointment
Sports
Leonardo da Vinci High School offers varsity sports including:
- Soccer
- Volleyball (Female only)
- Cross Country
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Basketball
- Softball/Baseball
- Track
- Tennis * Da Vinci won the first ever Buffalo school All-High female singles 09-10 *
Leonardo da Vinci High School does not offer football. Students who are interested in playing the sport are able to try out for football at Hutch Tech. This also applies for any other sport da Vinci does not offer, but another school does. (Hockey, lacrosse, etc.)
Student Statistics
Ethnicity:
| 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% |
Attendance:
| Leonardo da Vinci | New York State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance Rate | 94% | 93% |
Teacher Statistics
Teacher Experience
| This School | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Average years teaching | 20 | 14 |
| Average years teaching in district | 16 | 11 |
| First year teachers | 0% | 5% |
Teacher education levels
| This school | State average | |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 19% | 20% |
| Master's degree | 81% | 79% |
| Doctorate degree | 0% | <1% |
Student-Teacher Ratio
| This School | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17 | 14 |
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://notes2.buffalo.k12.ny.us/doc/BoardMee.nsf/bf25ab0f47ba5dd785256499006b15a4/8f5afc5d5a2d15038525778b004e70c2/$FILE/08%2025%2010.P.ADM.xls
- ↑ Maggio, M. (2013, January 23). 01-23-13 Administrative Board Changes. Retrieved from http://notes2.buffalo.k12.ny.us/doc/BoardMee.nsf/bf25ab0f47ba5dd785256499006b15a4/abc552fd2b907fd485257b0a006193d2?OpenDocument
- ↑ Buffalo Public Schools (2008, August 13). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments.
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