Corcoran High School

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Corcoran High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
919 Glenwood Ave,  Syracuse, NY
Syracuse City School District
3.4
4.0
1,338 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Jennifer King-reese
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
80%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
20
Math
20
English
20
Reading
21
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
34.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
236:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
47.8%
Economically disadvantaged
93.3%
Black
58%
Male
52%
Female
47.8%
Limited English proficient
17%
White
15.3%
Hispanic
13.6%
Two or more races
8.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Native American
1.9%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Syracuse University 132 Students
Le Moyne College 67 Students
SUNY Onondaga Community College 67 Students
New York University 40 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 36 Students
Cornell University 34 Students
Boston University 31 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 30 Students
Clarkson University 29 Students
SUNY Buffalo State University 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 38 Students
Business 34 Students
Psychology 32 Students
Biology 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
English 14 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Education 12 Students
Mathematics 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 80 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/22/2025
My experience at corcoran the last four years was shaky but it was good I would say. Through my years my classes was good and I'm glad I was smart enough to become an ib student and learn more.
5.0 Senior
8/17/2022
Corcoran High School has been a huge help as a senior here in High School. As I am getting ready for my Senior Year, they are here to help us prepare for the real world. Corcoran High School also provides College Classes throughout our years here in school, which can give us a boost to finish school quicker. Some even start as College Juniors once graduating from High School as a Senior. They have all resources available and are always in support.
4.0 Senior
10/31/2019
The IB program at Corcoran high school is the only full IB program in the county! I feel it will prepare me for my for my academic future!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
3.0 student
2/8/2022
As a kid at this school i do not really trust it the teachers and staff are nice but all the fighting is really bad they shod get more guards and have more protective areas in the school.
5.0 parent
10/8/2019
I have appreciated the assistance and well rounded education my kids have. I’m happy the facilities are being renovated as the kids and staff deserve a beautiful school. They get an A!
2.0 other
1/28/2017
Corcoran is a bad school. I go there and there are way too many fights and the buildings are way too hot to focus in.
5.0 student
10/25/2014
corcoran is absouletly great school in syracuse..theacher are really sweet and awesome...and they are hardworker..

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Corcoran High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Syracuse, NY and is served by the Syracuse City School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,338 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Corcoran High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 80%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $229,586. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westhill High School, George W. Fowler High School, Hutchings Child & Youth Services, and more. Learn more about what Syracuse has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Corcoran High School.

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