EAST SYRACUSE MINOA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

EAST SYRACUSE MINOA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.esmschools.org

1,185 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Syracuse Minoa Central High School (ESM High School), located in East Syracuse, New York, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares graduates for both college and career pathways. The campus at Fremont Road is designed to support a wide range of learning styles, offering diverse elective courses, advanced placement (AP) opportunities, and robust support systems to ensure student success.

Beyond its academic offerings, ESM High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community and developing "Spartan Pride." The school offers an extensive array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and leadership. By balancing high academic standards with an inclusive social environment, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the skills and character needed to thrive in an evolving global society.

1,185

Total Students

96.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST SYRACUSE MINOA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	899
Hispanic	60
Black	117
Asian	56
Two or More	45
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
899 (76.0%)
Black
117 (9.9%)
Hispanic
60 (5.1%)
Asian
56 (4.7%)
Two or More
45 (3.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	EAST SYRACUSE MINOA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)434-3300
Website:	http://www.esmschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	506
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Grade 9 286

Grade 10 280

Grade 11 289

Grade 12 313

Ungraded 17