Serving 1,075 students in grades 9-12, Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: 1,075 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler's student population of 1,075 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,075 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2491 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
51%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler's ranking?
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler is ranked #2491 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler?
The graduation rate of Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler is 76%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler?
1,075 students attend Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler students are Black, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler?
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler offer ?
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler part of?
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler is part of Syracuse City School District.
In what neighborhood is Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler located?
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler is located in the Westside neighborhood of Syracuse, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Westside.
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