For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,745 students in Utica, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Utica, NY is Thomas R Proctor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utica, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Utica have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public high schools.
Utica, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thomas R Proctor High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Utica, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas R Proctor High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1203 Hilton Ave
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6489
Utica, NY 13501
(315) 368-6489
Grades: 9-12
| 2,725 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center For Children & Youth
Special Education School
1400 Noyes St
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 738-3745
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 738-3745
Grades: 1-11
| 20 students
Utica, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mohawk Valley Psych Center For Chldrn & (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1400 Noyes Street
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 797-6800
Utica, NY 13502
(315) 797-6800
Grades: 2-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Utica, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Utica, NY include Thomas R Proctor High School.
How many public high schools are located in Utica?
2 public high schools are located in Utica.
What is the racial composition of students in Utica?
Utica public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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