High Schools in Syracuse

There is only one high school located in Syracuse, Kansas - Syracuse High. This public school serves grades 7-12 and has a total enrollment of 233 students. While Syracuse High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas high schools over the past 3 school years, the data suggests the school faces some significant challenges in terms of academic performance and socioeconomic factors.

Syracuse High's performance on state assessments is generally below the state average, with only 19.22% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 7.14% proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to state averages of 27.57% and 21.31% respectively. However, the school's performance on Science assessments is slightly better, with 29.99% of 11th graders proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 27.37%.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Syracuse High, at 61.8% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggests the school may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could impact academic performance. The school's per-student spending of $11,293 in 2018-2019 is a data point that could be further explored to understand how resources are being allocated and whether they are being used effectively to support student learning. Overall, the data indicates a need for targeted interventions and support to help students at Syracuse High improve their academic skills and performance.