SYRACUSE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL

www.sascs.org

Charter School 1,003 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,003

Total Students

58.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SYRACUSE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	156
Black	612
Asian	38
Two or More	25
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

Black
612 (61.0 %)
White
161 (16.1 %)
Hispanic
156 (15.6 %)
Asian
38 (3.8 %)
Two or More
25 (2.5 %)
American Indian
10 (1.0 %)
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:	SYRACUSE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(315)428-8997
Website:	http://www.sascs.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,003
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	705
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 72

Grade 9 92

Grade 10 77