- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Syracuse, NY
Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler
Federal NCES profile for Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362859006480
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 7
- high schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler has class sizes larger than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse City School District · New York
NCES ID 362859006480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler held near 1,077 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.3 → 91.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 362859006480 · Syracuse, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,126 enr · 13.1:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Henninger High School (1,483 students)
Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler held near 1,077 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.3 → 91.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henninger High
Henninger High School
1,483 students
- Nottingham Hig
Nottingham High School
1,350 students
- Corcoran High
Corcoran High School
1,338 students
- This school
Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler
1,126 students
- Huntington K-8
Huntington K-8 School
934 students
- Hurlbut W Smit
Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School
776 students
What this shows Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler reports 1,126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler compares
Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 55% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,126 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,126
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in New York - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
78.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,097
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 218 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
White 15.5%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Syracuse City School District reports $26,097 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henninger High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nottingham High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corcoran High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington K-8 School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hurlbut W Smith K-8 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,350
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler
How many students attend Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler?
Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler has 1,126 students enrolled. It is a high school in Syracuse, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,075 (2022-23) → 1,077 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler?
87.2% of students at Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler?
The largest demographic group at Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler is African American at 52.1% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler?
Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler rank among high schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler ranks #4 of 7 high schools in Syracuse, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Syracuse on the city page.
What other schools are in Syracuse City School District?
Besides Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler, Syracuse City School District also operates Henninger High School (1,483 students), Nottingham High School (1,350 students), and Corcoran High School (1,338 students). See the Syracuse City School District district page for the complete list.