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#2569 of 4,742 schools in NY
Thomas R Proctor High School
High School · Utica City School District · Utica, NY
An Utica City School District high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1203 HILTON AVE, Utica, NY 13501
- Math 86% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 78.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thomas R Proctor High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 74% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 82% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas R Proctor 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,493/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Utica), 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
$49,771
Median home value
$136,100
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
50.2%
Poverty rate
29.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica Academy of Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 954 | Compare → |
| Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center for Children & YouthEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–11 | 2.6 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Christian Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–11 | 3.3 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| New Hartford Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 10–12 | 3.6 mi | 617 | Compare → |
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Utica City School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 of 13
- District spending per student
- $21,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 40.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas R Proctor High School is listed in UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas R Proctor High School
Thomas R Proctor High School is a public high school in Utica, NY, part of Utica City School District, serving approximately 2,725 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,569 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
What's said publicly about Thomas R Proctor High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas R Proctor High School
What grades does Thomas R Proctor High School serve?
Thomas R Proctor High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thomas R Proctor High School?
Thomas R Proctor High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,725 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas R Proctor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas R Proctor High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas R Proctor High School rank in NY?
Thomas R Proctor High School ranks #2,569 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Thomas R Proctor High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas R Proctor 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 Thomas R Proctor High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas R Proctor High School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Thomas R Proctor High School a charter school?
No, Thomas R Proctor High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas R Proctor High School a Title I school?
No, Thomas R Proctor High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas R Proctor High School?
76.6% of students at Thomas R Proctor 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
- 2,725
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 161
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oneida County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.7%
- Phone
- (315) 368-6489
- 4-Year Graduation
- 78.0%
- Area population (ZIP 13501)
- 40,235
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 13501; 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
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