Enrollment
993
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Syracuse, NY
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360010405549Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools.
- #4 of 23
- schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School ranks #4 of 23 schools in Syracuse, NY.
School address
District: Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School · New York
NCES ID 360010405549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Syracuse, New York, enrolling 993 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 95% of New York schools and 45% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 92% of state schools at 993 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 415 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #149.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 199 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School spends $13,950 per pupil, 47% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School compares
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 993 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
993
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$13,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
White 16.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School, which includes Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School.
$13,950
Per student
-47%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~993 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School
How many students attend Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School?
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School has 993 students enrolled. It is a public school in Syracuse, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is 17.1:1, which is 45% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School?
75.4% of students at Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Syracuse, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School?
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School rank among schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School ranks #4 of 23 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 schools in Syracuse on the city page.
Is Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School a good school?
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School?
None; Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is its only campus.
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