Thomas R. Proctor High School

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Thomas R. Proctor High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1203 Hilton Ave,  Utica, NY
Utica City School District
3.8
4.2
2,820 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Steven Falchi
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
86%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
170
Full Time Teachers
170
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
26.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
214:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Economically disadvantaged
84.9%
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Black
26.1%
White
23.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
22.5%
Hispanic
21.8%
Limited English proficient
14.9%
Two or more races
6.3%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Most Diverse Public HS in New York
#35 Niche Standout HS in New York
Source: Niche

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.
Utica University 263 Students
SUNY Mohawk Valley Community College 258 Students
Syracuse University 218 Students
SUNY Polytechnic Institute 177 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 129 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 117 Students
New York University 113 Students
Herkimer County Community College 94 Students
Le Moyne College 90 Students
Cornell University 81 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 119 Students
Nursing 105 Students
Psychology 95 Students
Business 80 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 41 Students
Computer Science 40 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 30 Students
Chemistry 30 Students
Political Science and Government 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 189 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/12/2024
This school has helped me a lot with everything, whenever i need help with anything, i could always ask a teacher for help. They are all friendly and calm, and pretty much easy to talk to.
5.0 Senior
5/6/2023
I liked that the school was diverse and had a lot of opportunities for students. One thing I would change is the amount of freedom students have. It always seemed like they never wanted us to have fun and only wanted us to learn.
3.0 Senior
4/29/2022
It was okay but it'd be better if they improved food and security. There are a lot of fights and bullying as well as the food being really bad
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
2.0 student
11/9/2021
I am a new student at Proctor High School. Coming from a different town and different school district this school does not follow up with the current standards of a good school. The teachers are very rude and disrespectful to the students which isn’t a good way to build bonds and strengthen learning...
5.0 student
10/15/2020
Great school, the teachers care about their students and this school has MANY great programs
5.0 parent
11/27/2016
Albany and Proctor schools are very diverse and accepting. The AP courses are generally quite good.
5.0 student
6/6/2016
What I personally loved about Proctor was the true diversity of the school. It prepared me for college and real world situations that involved individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of. I had a great experience in the business academy (D Academy) and it prepared me for college, working, and ult...

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Thomas R. Proctor High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Utica, NY and is served by the Utica City School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,820 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Thomas R. Proctor High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $220,358. Discover additional schools in the area, like Upstate Cerebral Palsy Inc, Utica Academy of Science Charter School, Christian Heritage School, and more. Learn more about what Utica has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas R. Proctor High School.

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