William Nottingham High School is a public high school located at 3100 East Genesee Street in Syracuse, New York. Part of the Syracuse City School District, the high school has an enrollment of about 1350 students in grades 9–12.
Serving 1,350 students in grades 9-12, Nottingham High School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 65% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nottingham High School serves the eastern part of Syracuse, NY, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nottingham High School's student population of 1,350 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,350 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1921
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nottingham High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
62%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
65%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2019. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Nottingham High School often compared to?
Nottingham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henninger High School, Corcoran High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nottingham High School?
The graduation rate of Nottingham High School is 65%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Nottingham High School?
1,350 students attend Nottingham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Nottingham High School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nottingham High School?
Nottingham High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nottingham High School offer ?
Nottingham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nottingham High School part of?
Nottingham High School is part of Syracuse City School District.
In what neighborhood is Nottingham High School located?
Nottingham High School is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Syracuse, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Eastside.
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