Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School

Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School (K-12) serves around 1,000 students from elementary, middle, and high school, with a student-to-staff ratio of 17:1, and roughly 59 full-time teachers, plus four counselors. There are around 84% minority students, and about 80% are eligible for free or reduced lunch. Proficiency for the elementary and middle grades is about 30% overall in both math and reading. In high school there is slightly better proficiency, with students reaching reading proficiency at around 70% and math at 24%.

Only about 4% are enrolled in AP classes, with around 13% passing AP exams. The Academy is located near Park Avenue, with home prices in the Syracuse area running in the range of $175K to $185K (with city median around $211K). For parents considering best elementary school options, the charter school offers a single-school feel, all the diversity you would want, and an actual neighborhood school.

The "Atoms Robotics" team focuses on STEM education through hands-on robotics and has won several awards.

1. What college preparatory programs do you provide to high school students?

Ans.The school is providing Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college counseling, and dual credit options to help prepare students for higher education.

2. How does the school incorporate project-based learning?

Ans. Students use interdisciplinary learning, engage in real-world problems, and complete group assignments to foster critical thinking and collaboration skills.

3. What career readiness programs do you offer to students?

Ans. The school provides internships, career discovery sessions, and partnerships with our local industry that help prepare students with their future careers.

4. How does the school provide students with mental health and wellness care?

Ans. Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School has Counseling, wellness programming, and stress management workshops to support mental health.

5. What international exchange programs does the school participate in?

Ans. The school works with study abroad offerings, cultural exchange work, and international partnership exchange programs to help broaden the student outlook.