Serving 704 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School 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 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School's student population of 704 students has grown by 181% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 186% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
704 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School 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 Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School is 0.59, 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
#4210 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
61%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School's ranking?
Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School is ranked #4210 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School?
704 students attend Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School?
Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School offer ?
Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School part of?
Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School is part of Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School located?
Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School is located in the Southside neighborhood of Syracuse, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Southside.
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