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Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler

Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler rates 4.7, right at the middle of Syracuse City School District's high schools, whose rated median is 4.7.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.7this school

4.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the Syracuse City School District median is 4.7.

#4,144 of 4,744 schools in New York · Syracuse City School District: 5 high schools rated, median 4.7

The brief

A Syracuse City School District high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 4,144 of 4,744 schools in New York and 22 of 30 in Syracuse City School District.

Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler is listed in Syracuse City School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math47%181 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Reading67%114 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 57% in 2021, across a 5-year record (2017–2021).2021 EdFacts; 10 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.0
25% of the rating
Academics
6.9
25% of the rating
College Readiness
3.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.1
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2017-2021) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2017-2021).

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 13204; 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, 2017-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$42,585
Median home value
$97,400
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
28.1%
Poverty rate
36.1%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
66
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
41
Some Transit
Bike Score
66
Bikeable
City reported crime
3,830/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Syracuse. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Syracuse), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Athletics
27 sports
15 boys' · 12 girls' · 40 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
89.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  2. Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central1.2 mi
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  3. Solvay High School2.3 mi
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  4. Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School0.7 mi · charter
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  5. Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowlerthis school
    4.7
  6. Corcoran High School1.8 mi
    4.7Compare →
  7. Henninger High School2.9 mi
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  8. Ontech Charter High School1.2 mi · charter
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  9. Hutchings Child & Youth Services1.7 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and four rate higher than Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler serve?

Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler?

Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler has an enrollment of approximately 1,077 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler?

The student-teacher ratio at Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler rank in NY?

Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler ranks #4,144 of 4,744 schools in NY.

What is Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler's MySchoolScout rating?

Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).

Is Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler a charter school?

No, Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler a Title I school?

No, Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler?

89.2% of students at Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,077
Student-teacher ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
91
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Onondaga County
Phone
(315) 435-4408
4-year graduation
70.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#22 of 30
Schools in district
31
District spending per student
$26,163
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 13204)
19,511
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
31.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.