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Syracuse City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 18,742 students in Syracuse City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Syracuse City School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
31 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
18,742 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
1,563 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Syracuse City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has increased from 58% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#788 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
62%
Graduation Rate
71%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.72
# American Indian Students
246 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,198 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
6%
10%
# Hispanic Students
2,748 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
29%
# Black Students
8,971 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
48%
16%
# White Students
4,025 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
22%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,534 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
912
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
1,318
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,314
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,299
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,306
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,388
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,336
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,314
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,407
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,434
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,389
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,330
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,262
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,463
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
270
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,076 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,985 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$526 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$543 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,076
$31,092
Spending / Student
$28,985
$31,961
Best Syracuse City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
258 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4300
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Nottingham High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3100 E Genesee St
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4380
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 1,149 students
Rank: #33.
Corcoran High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
919 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4321
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4321
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #44.
Public Service Leadership At Fowler
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
227 Magnolia St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4408
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4408
Grades: 9-12
| 1,052 students
Rank: #55.
Henninger High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Robinson St
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4343
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 1,586 students
Rank: #66.
Syracuse Latin School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 Jamesville Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4606
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4606
Grades: PK-8
| 672 students
Rank: #77.
Lemoyne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1528 Lemoyne Ave
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4590
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4590
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #88.
Edward Smith K-8 School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Lancaster Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4650
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 435-4650
Grades: PK-8
| 687 students
Rank: #99.
Expeditionary Learning Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4942 S Salina St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-6416
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-6416
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
Rank: #1010.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 Emerson Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4625
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #1111.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Wadsworth St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4670
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4670
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #1212.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
530 Stolp Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4520
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #1313.
Huntington K-8 School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sunnycrest Rd
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4565
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4565
Grades: PK-8
| 883 students
Rank: #1414.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
428 S Alvord St
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4550
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #1515.
Roberts K-8 School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4635
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4635
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mckinley-brighton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
141 W Newell St
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4605
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4605
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Salem Hyde Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 Durston Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4570
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4570
Grades: PK-6
| 495 students
Rank: #1818.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1613 James St
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4450
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4450
Grades: 6-8
| 553 students
Rank: #1919.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Grant Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4433
Syracuse, NY 13208
(315) 435-4433
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: #2020.
Frazer K-8 School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
741 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4555
Grades: PK-8
| 819 students
Rank: #2121.
Clary Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Amidon Dr
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4411
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4411
Grades: 6-8
| 307 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Meachem Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
171 Spaulding Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4610
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4610
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Van Duyn Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Loomis Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4660
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #2424.
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Salt Springs Rd
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4490
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4490
Grades: PK-8
| 813 students
Rank: #2525.
Brighton Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1607 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4535
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4535
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Delaware Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Geddes St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4540
Grades: PK-6
| 473 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Seymour Dual Language Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
108 Shonnard St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4645
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4645
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Steam At Dr King Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
416 E Raynor Ave
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4580
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #2929.
Syracuse Stem At Blodgett
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
312 Oswego St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4386
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: #3030.
Dr Weeks Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 Hawley Ave
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4097
Syracuse, NY 13203
(315) 435-4097
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: n/an/a
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept
Alternative School
555 So State St
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Syracuse City School District?
Syracuse City School District manages 31 public schools serving 18,742 students.
What is the rank of Syracuse City School District?
Syracuse City School District is ranked #786 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Syracuse City School District?
48% of Syracuse City School District students are Black, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Syracuse City School District?
Syracuse City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Syracuse City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,985 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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