Math, Science, Technology Preparatory School

Math, Science, and Technology Preparatory School is a magnet middle/high school located in the City of Buffalo, New York. the first preparatory school in Western New York and the third in New York State. The school opened in September 2006 and has approximately 387 students.[2] The current principal is Ms. Danielle Womack and the current assistant principals are Ms. Sarah Cosgrove and Mr. Erich Wheeler.

Math, Science, Technology Preparatory School
Address
Map
666 East Delavan Avenue

East Side

Buffalo
,
Erie County
,
New York
14215

United States
Coordinates42°55′23″N 78°49′56″W / 42.92295°N 78.83224°W / 42.92295; -78.83224
Information
TypePreparation School
Opened2006
StatusComprehensive Support & Improvement
School districtBuffalo Public Schools
SuperintendentDr. Tonja M. Williams
School number197
NCES School ID360585005857[1]
PrincipalDanielle Womack
Grades9-12
 • Grade 9Freshmen
 • Grade 10Sophomores
 • Grade 11Juniors
 • Grade 12Seniors
LanguageEnglish
Color(s)Green, Gray, Black
Slogan"Whatever you do, let it be done well."
Song"I'm a student at MST"
Budget500,000 (est)
School fees7
WebsiteMST Prep

Academics

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MSTP (Math Science and Technology Preparatory School) enrolls students from 9th through 12th grade. MSTP is a public school in the Buffalo Public School district, and is part of the school district's school choice program. Accelerated programs begin in fifth grade, and by 12th grade all students are expected to have passed at least two AP classes. MSTP had its first graduating class in 2010. 100% of 2010 graduates were accepted into college.[citation needed]

The Funding

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The school is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation who gave around half a million dollars. MSTP is a College Board school, and all of its faculty and staff have been through extensive training through college board.[citation needed]

History

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School 51, where MST Prep was temporarily housed from 2010 to 2012.

The school opened in 2006 in a building that formerly housed Seneca Vocational High School. It is a College Board school that began accepting students and sixth and ninth grade and since added two grades each year.

The Seneca campus was renovated from 2010 until 2012. During this time, the school was temporarily located at the site of former Public School 51 Black Rock Academy while renovations were made to the Seneca building. The Seneca building reopened in Fall 2012.

In Fall 2016, Grades 5 through 8 moved to the former Dr. Martin Luther King Multicultural Institute at 487 High Street. The MST building also housed the new Research Laboratory High School for the 2016–2017 school year.

Former principals

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Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Former assistant principals

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Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Former administrators

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Year Superintendent Principal Assistant Principal
2006-2007 James Williams Pam Rutland
2007-2008 James Williams Pam Rutland Aarin Pellitieri
2008-2009 James Williams Rose Schneider Aarin Pellitieri
2009-2010 James Williams Rose Schneider Aarin Pellitieri
2010-2011 James Williams Rose Schneider Denise Houston
2011-2012 Amber Dixon* Rose Schneider Denise Houston
2012-2013 Pam Brown Rose Schneider Denise Houston
2013-2014 Pam Brown Rose Schneider Denise Houston
2014-2015 Don Ogilvie* Todd Miklas Denise Houston
2015-2016 Kriner Cash Todd Miklas Darryl King Simchick/Drouin
2016-2017 Kriner Cash Todd Miklas Dennis Lesniak Donald White
2017-2018 Kriner Cash Derek Baker Tatiana Merrick Donald White
2018-2019 Kriner Cash Kevin Eberle Tatiana Merrick White/Womack
2019-2020 Kriner Cash Kevin Eberle Tatiana Merrick Danielle Womack
2019-2020 Kriner Cash Kevin Eberle Tatiana Merrick Danielle Womack
2020-2021 Kriner Cash Kevin Eberle Sarah Cosgrove Danielle Womack
2021-2022 Tanja Williams Kevin Eberle Sarah Cosgrove
2022-2023 Tanja Williams Danielle Womack Sarah Cosgrove Erich Wheeler

School 196 @ 39 Annex

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MST Prep @ 39
Address
 
487 High Street

Medical Park

Buffalo
,
Erie County
,
New York
14211

United States
Information
TypePreparation School
School districtBuffalo Public Schools
PrincipalBethany L. Brown
Vice PrincipalChristopher M. Spence
Grades5-8
 • Grade 9Freshmen
 • Grade 10Sophomore
 • Grade 11Junior
 • Grade 12Senior
Average class size30
WebsiteMST Prep @ 39

MST Prep 196 @ 39 is a junior high school annex located at the former School 39 on High Street on the East Side of Buffalo. It opened in 2016 to better accommodate the needs of younger students. The school houses Grades 5–8. The current principal is Mrs. Bethany Schill-Brown and the current Acting Assistant Principal is Ms. Brittany Mecca.

Former principal

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Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

Former assistant principals

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Previous assignment and reason for departure denoted in parentheses

  • Mr. Derek Baker–2016-2017 (Assistant Principal - North Park Middle Academy, named Interim Principal of Math, Science, Technology Preparatory School)
  • Mr. Terence Jenkins–2017-2018 (Assistant Principal - Waterfront Elementary School, named Interim Principal of Waterfront Elementary School)
  • Mr. John Paul Zeis–2017-2019 (Dean of Students - Math, Science, Technology Preparatory School, named Assistant Principal of Discovery School)
  • Ms. Brittany L. Mecca

References

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  1. ^ "Search for Public Schools - The Math Science Technology Preparatory School At (360585005857)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 29, 2012.
  2. ^ King, J. New York State Department of Education, Office of Information & Reporting Services. (2012). The math, science, and technology preparatory school: Accountability & overview report. Retrieved from New York State Department of Education website: "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-09-06. Retrieved 2012-06-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ Buffalo Public Schools (2006, August 22). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments[permanent dead link].
  4. ^ Buffalo Public Schools (2010, August 25). Meeting of the Board of Education: Administrative Appointments[permanent dead link].
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