Lewis J. Bennett School of Innovative Technology

Lewis J. Bennett High School of Innovative Technology
Address
2885 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14214
Starin Central
Coordinates 42°56′38″N 78°49′56″W / 42.94389°N 78.83222°W / 42.94389; -78.83222Coordinates: 42°56′38″N 78°49′56″W / 42.94389°N 78.83222°W / 42.94389; -78.83222
Information
Funding type Public
Opened 2016
School district Buffalo Public Schools
School number 363
Principal Carlos R. Alvarez, Jr.
Vice Principal Jamie Barden
Grades 9-10
Enrollment 418[1] (2014-15)
Website Computing Academy

The Lewis J. Bennett High School of Innovative Technology (formerly known as Computing Academy of Technological Sciences and C.A.T.S.) is an American high school located in Buffalo, New York. Opening in 2016, the school focuses on computer science education to students. Presently, the school is housed at the Bennett High School campus.[2] The current principal is Mr. Carlos Alvarez, and the current assistant principal is Mr. Jamie Barden.

History

Lewis J. Bennett High School opened as Computing Academy of Technological Sciences in 2016 to replace Bennett High School, which was being phased out due to low academic performance. It opened in 2016 to an enrollment of 102 students.

Former Principal

Previously assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses

Former Assistant Principal

Previously assignment and reason for departure noted in parentheses

Administration

Year Superintendent Principal Asst. Principal
2016-2017Kriner CashSusan DoyleLizzy Crispin
2017-2018Kriner CashCarlos AlvarezJamie Barden

Academics

Bennett High School of Technology offers a broad-based education in computer science as well as a general education program that teaches to the New York States Board of Regents standards. Students choose to focus from multiple areas of study, including graphic design and animation, software development, and networking and hardware. Specific classes include software engineering, computer networking, animation, gaming, coding, mobile application design, digital design, computer hardware, web design, information systems, and computer programming.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  2. ↑ http://www.twcnews.com/nys/buffalo/news/2016/05/24/new-bennett-high-school-launch-.html
  3. ↑ http://www.buffaloschools.org/files/121120/Brochure%20-%20Bennett%20Final.pdf
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