PS 42 Occupational Training Center
Buffalo, NY · Buffalo City School District
Special education school · Grades 15 · City, large
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
75 W HURON ST, Buffalo, NY 14214
(716)816-3250NCES ID 360585000338Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 63 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65.8% | 44.4% | ▼ 21.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.0% | 23.8% | ▲ 11.8 pts | |
| White | 20.7% | 22.2% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 7.9% | ▲ 7.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $290K in zip 14214 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 42 Occupational Training Center
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What school district is PS 42 Occupational Training Center in?
PS 42 Occupational Training Center is part of the Buffalo City School District district in Buffalo, New York.
Is PS 42 Occupational Training Center a good school?
PS 42 Occupational Training Center does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of PS 42 Occupational Training Center?
Black 44%, Hispanic 24%, White 22%, Asian 8% (63 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 42 Occupational Training Center cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14214 is $290K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.