Corcoran High School is a public high school in Syracuse, New York, administered by the Syracuse City School District. The school's student - teacher ratio is 13:1 that encourages classroom participation and access to academic support services, with an enrollment of 1,214 students. Corcoran High School provides a wide range of academic programs that include college preparatory courses, career and technical education programs, arts programs and athletics. The school focuses on student development through extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities, and academic support programs. Its students reflect the diversity of the urban Syracuse community. The school’s mathematics proficiency rate is 16%, and the reading proficiency is 40%. There are also programs available for students to prepare to take the SAT, as well as college readiness services to assist with future educational planning. Offering a balanced mix of academics, leadership development, and innovation, the school has earned recognition as the best high school in New York. Corcoran High School is well regarded for its wide range of programs, its positive environment and its commitment to continuous improvement in student achievement and post-secondary preparation.