For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 11,984 students in Syracuse, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Syracuse, NY are Jamesville-dewitt High School, Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central and Westhill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Syracuse, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Syracuse have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Syracuse, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jamesville-dewitt High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Syracuse, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jamesville-dewitt High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6845 Edinger Dr
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8340
Syracuse, NY 13214
(315) 445-8340
Gr: 9-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
258 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4300
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 435-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Westhill High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4501 Onondaga Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3100
Syracuse, NY 13219
(315) 426-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Nottingham High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3100 E Genesee St
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4380
Syracuse, NY 13224
(315) 435-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 1,350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Solvay High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Gertrude Ave
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 468-2551
Syracuse, NY 13209
(315) 468-2551
Gr: 9-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Henninger High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Robinson St
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4343
Syracuse, NY 13206
(315) 435-4343
Gr: 9-12 | 1,483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
North Syracuse Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5353 W Taft Rd
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-3600
Syracuse, NY 13212
(315) 218-3600
Gr: 8-9 | 1,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Corcoran High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
919 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4321
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4321
Gr: 9-12 | 1,338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
227 Magnolia St
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4408
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 435-4408
Gr: 9-12 | 1,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 428-8997
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 428-8997
Gr: K-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Valley Dr
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 671-0270
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 671-0270
Gr: K-9 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Onondaga-cortland-madison Boces
Special Education School
6820 Thompson Rd
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 433-2602
Syracuse, NY 13211
(315) 433-2602
Gr: K-12 | 1,113 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Ontech Charter High School
Charter School
810 Willis Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 396-0558
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 396-0558
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Syracuse, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Syracuse, NY include Jamesville-dewitt High School, Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central and Westhill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Syracuse?
13 public high schools are located in Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of students in Syracuse?
Syracuse public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Syracuse are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Syracuse include: Nottingham High School vs. Henninger High School, Henninger High School vs. Nottingham High School, Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School vs. Westhill High School
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