UTICA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Charter School
880 Students
Other K - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 251 |
| Hispanic | 209 |
| Black | 246 |
| Asian | 132 |
| Two or More | 33 |
| American Indian | 8 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White251 (28.5 %)
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Black246 (28.0 %)
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Hispanic209 (23.7 %)
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Asian132 (15.0 %)
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Two or More33 (3.7 %)
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American Indian8 (0.9 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 459 | 52.2% |
| Male | 421 | 47.8% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
10 Students
Other 3rd - 11th
Other K - 12th