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Henninger High School

High School · Syracuse City School District · Syracuse, NY

A Syracuse City School District high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

600 ROBINSON ST, Syracuse, NY 13206

  • Math 65% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2021)
  • 61.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+18.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate61%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$26,163
Chronic Absenteeism75.4%

Students at Henninger High School score 57% 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 Proficiency65%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 57% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
14%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 74% (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

87.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Henninger 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 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

$60,314

Median home value

$130,300

Median rent

$952/mo

College educated

26.8%

Homeownership

55.5%

Poverty rate

14.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics27sports offered
15 boys'·12 girls'·42 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
Hutchings Child & Youth ServicesEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated3–111.3 mi10Compare →
Nottingham High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–121.6 mi1,297Compare →
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's DeptEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.6 mi16Compare →
Institute of Technology at Syracuse CentralEnrollment path unverified9.49–121.9 mi568Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Syracuse City School District

Schools in district
31
Rank in district
#5 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

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

About Henninger High School

Henninger High School is a public high school in Syracuse, NY, part of Syracuse City School District, serving approximately 1,443 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,564 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Henninger High School

What grades does Henninger High School serve?

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

How many students attend Henninger High School?

Henninger High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,443 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Henninger High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Henninger High School rank in NY?

Henninger High School ranks #2,564 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Henninger High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Henninger 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 Henninger High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Henninger High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Henninger High School a charter school?

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

Is Henninger High School a Title I school?

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

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

87.3% of students at Henninger 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
1,443
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
112
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Onondaga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
75.4%
4-Year Graduation
61.0%
Area population (ZIP 13206)
16,848
Area average commute
15.8 min
Area median age
38.2
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 13206; 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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