UTICA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL

School Overview
Utica Academy of Science Charter School (UASCS) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-12 within the Utica, New York area. As part of the Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School network, the institution places a strong emphasis on a rigorous academic curriculum with a particular focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to provide students from diverse backgrounds with a college-preparatory education, aiming to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a solid foundation in the sciences to prepare them for competitive post-secondary opportunities.

Beyond its academic focus, UASCS prioritizes a supportive and structured learning environment characterized by small class sizes and a close-knit school community. The school integrates character education and social-emotional development into its daily operations, seeking to build responsible and engaged citizens. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local community, the academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that every student has access to the resources and personalized attention necessary to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven global economy.
880
Total Students
47.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UTICA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White251
Hispanic209
Black246
Asian132
Two or More33
American Indian8
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    251 (28.5 %)
  • Black
    246 (28.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    209 (23.7 %)
  • Asian
    132 (15.0 %)
  • Two or More
    33 (3.7 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: UTICA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone: (315)266-1072
Website: http://www.uascs.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 880
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 762
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 76
Grade 1 80
Grade 2 80
Grade 3 80
Grade 4 75
Grade 5 49
Grade 6 45
Grade 7 68
Grade 8 66
Grade 9 70
Grade 10 68
Grade 11 66
Grade 12 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UTICA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten76
Grade 180
Grade 280
Grade 380
Grade 475
Grade 549
Grade 645
Grade 768
Grade 866
Grade 970
Grade 1068
Grade 1166
Grade 1257
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UTICA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female45952.2%
Male42147.8%