Serving 581 students in grades 9-12, Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central's student population of 581 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90-94%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
47%
16%
White
23%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central?
The graduation rate of Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central?
581 students attend Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central students are Black, 23% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central?
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central offer ?
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central part of?
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central is part of Syracuse City School District.
In what neighborhood is Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central located?
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central is located in the Southside neighborhood of Syracuse, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Southside.
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