THOMAS R PROCTOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.uticacsd.org

2,675 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thomas R. Proctor High School, located in Utica, New York, serves as the sole public high school for the Utica City School District. As a large, comprehensive institution, it functions as the educational hub for a diverse student population, reflecting the rich multicultural landscape of the city of Utica. The school is dedicated to providing a wide array of academic, extracurricular, and vocational programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school’s curriculum is broad, offering various paths including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) tracks, and robust support services for English Language Learners (ELL) and students with diverse learning needs. Beyond academics, Proctor High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through its athletics, arts programs, and numerous clubs, fostering a sense of community pride. By leveraging its resources through the Utica City School District, the school aims to cultivate an inclusive environment that supports student growth and readiness for post-secondary success.

2,675

Total Students

159.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS R PROCTOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	682
Hispanic	582
Black	680
Asian	576
Two or More	146
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

White
682 (25.5 %)
Black
680 (25.4 %)
Hispanic
582 (21.8 %)
Asian
576 (21.5 %)
Two or More
146 (5.5 %)
American Indian
6 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)368-6489
Website:	http://www.uticacsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,675
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	159.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,643
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 702

Grade 10 636

Grade 11 649

Grade 12 634

Ungraded 54