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Corcoran High School

High School · Syracuse City School District · Syracuse, NY

A Syracuse City School District high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

919 GLENWOOD AVE, Syracuse, NY 13207

  • Math 61% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2021)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+22.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation1.7%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$26,163
Chronic Absenteeism70.7%

Students at Corcoran High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency61%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 62% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Corcoran High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,015/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Syracuse), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,495

Median home value

$110,500

Median rent

$1,111/mo

College educated

32.7%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

25.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
1.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·329 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
15 boys'·12 girls'·43 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Faith Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–121.6 mi222Compare →
Westhill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.29–121.7 mi552Compare →
Public Service Leadership Academy at FowlerEnrollment path unverified6.19–121.8 mi1,077Compare →
Parkview JR AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–91.9 mi52Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Syracuse City School District

Schools in district
31
Rank in district
#4 of 30
District spending per student
$26,163NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Corcoran High School is listed in SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Corcoran High School

Corcoran High School is a public high school in Syracuse, NY, part of Syracuse City School District, serving approximately 1,244 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,563 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Corcoran High School

What grades does Corcoran High School serve?

Corcoran High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Corcoran High School?

Corcoran High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,244 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Corcoran High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Corcoran High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Corcoran High School rank in NY?

Corcoran High School ranks #2,563 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Corcoran High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Corcoran High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Corcoran High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Corcoran High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Corcoran High School a charter school?

No, Corcoran High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Corcoran High School a Title I school?

No, Corcoran High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Corcoran High School?

86.9% of students at Corcoran High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,244
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
95
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Onondaga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.7%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 13207)
12,383
Area average commute
18.8 min
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 13207; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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