Best Public Schools in Syracuse, NY


Summary:

The city of Syracuse, New York is home to 45 schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school grades across several school districts, including the Syracuse City School District, North Syracuse Central School District, and Westhill Central School District. While some schools, such as Syracuse Latin School, Onondaga Hill Middle School, and Westhill High School, stand out as top performers, the data reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the region.

The Syracuse City School District, in particular, faces significant challenges, with most of its schools performing well below state averages on key metrics such as graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. In contrast, some of the suburban districts like Westhill Central and West Genesee Central have schools that are performing at or above state levels, indicating that high-quality education is possible in the Syracuse area. Additionally, the data suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and academic performance, with the highest-poverty schools generally struggling the most.

Overall, the school landscape in Syracuse is complex, with both bright spots and significant challenges. Addressing the disparities within the Syracuse City School District, particularly in relation to socioeconomic factors, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the city's students.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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