INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AT SYRACUSE CENTRAL

www.syracusecityschools.com

598 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central (ITC) is a specialized public high school within the Syracuse City School District that emphasizes a rigorous integration of traditional academics with career and technical education (CTE). Designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the modern workforce, the school offers various career pathways—such as engineering, computer technology, health professions, and digital media—that allow students to gain hands-on experience and industry-standard certifications while completing their diploma requirements.

The school is noted for its professional, project-based learning environment, which aims to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. By fostering partnerships with local businesses and institutions, ITC provides students with internship opportunities, mentorships, and a curriculum that aligns with current market demands. This approach is intended to equip students not only with technical proficiency but also with the critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills necessary for success in a competitive global economy.

598

Total Students

47.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AT SYRACUSE CENTRAL
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	73
Black	302
Asian	47
Two or More	46
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Black
302 (50.5%)
White
120 (20.1%)
Hispanic
73 (12.2%)
Asian
47 (7.9%)
Two or More
46 (7.7%)
American Indian
9 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)435-4300
Website:	http://www.syracusecityschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	598
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	437
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 152

Grade 10 150

Grade 11 135

Grade 12 146

Ungraded 15