SYRACUSE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL

SYRACUSE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter school that is part of the SYRACUSE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in SYRACUSE, NY with about 950 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 72 teachers, SYRACUSE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SYRACUSE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL (SASCS) is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades K–12 across the Syracuse area. Operating under a STEM-focused mission, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum with a particular concentration on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Its pedagogical approach is designed to prepare students for college and career readiness by fostering critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and high standards of academic achievement in a structured, supportive environment.

Beyond its core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of the "whole child." SASCS integrates character education and enrichment activities into its programs to help students build leadership skills and personal responsibility. By maintaining small class sizes and emphasizing close partnerships between faculty, students, and families, the academy strives to bridge the achievement gap and provide equitable opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds to succeed in an increasingly competitive global economy.

For more information, contact SYRACUSE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL at (315) 428-8997 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.