Excellent
#12 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 1% in state
Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central
High School · Syracuse City School District · Syracuse, NY
A Syracuse City School District high school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
258 E ADAMS ST, Syracuse, NY 13202
- Math 87% proficient (2021)
- Reading 92% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 90% in 2021, across a 12-year record (2010–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2010-2021) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2010-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central 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 87Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$27,365
Median home value
$79,300
Median rent
$807/mo
College educated
36.4%
Homeownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
52.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's DeptEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Hutchings Child & Youth ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–11 | 0.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Public Service Leadership Academy at FowlerEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,077 | Compare → |
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
- #1 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
Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central is listed in SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central
Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central is a public high school in Syracuse, NY, part of Syracuse City School District, serving approximately 568 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central
What grades does Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central serve?
Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central?
Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central rank in NY?
Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central ranks #12 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central's MySchoolScout rating?
Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).
Is Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central a charter school?
No, Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central a Title I school?
No, Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central?
72.4% of students at Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central 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
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Onondaga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (315) 435-4300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 13202)
- 6,842
- Area median age
- 29
Official sources & links
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 13202; 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, 2010-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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