Corcoran High School
Tel:
(315) 435-4321
Corcoran High School serves 1,401 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Corcoran High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Corcoran High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Corcoran High School's student population of 1,401 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,401 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 95 teachers |
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School Comparison
Corcoran High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Corcoran High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1089 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 27% |
| Black | 63% | 17% |
| White | 17% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 62% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Syracuse City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Corcoran High School is Westhill High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Roberts K-8 School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Syracuse Roberts K-8 School Grades: PK-8 | 691 students
0.2 miles
715 Glenwood Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4635 0.2 PK-8 691 - Syracuse Bellevue Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 457 students
0.8 miles
530 Stolp Ave
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 435-4520 0.8 PK-5 457 - Syracuse Onondaga Hill Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 558 students
0.9 miles
4860 Onondaga Rd
Syracuse, NY 13215
(315) 426-3400 0.9 5-8 558 - Syracuse Southside Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 680 students
1.1 miles
2200 Onondaga Creek Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 476-3019 1.1 K-8 680 - Syracuse Danforth Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 390 students
1.3 miles
309 W Brighton Ave
Syracuse, NY 13205
(315) 435-4535 1.3 6-8 390
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