THOMAS R PROCTOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.uticacsd.org

2,820 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Thomas R. Proctor High School, located in Utica, New York, serves as the sole public high school for the Utica City School District. As a large, comprehensive institution, it functions as the educational hub for a diverse student population, reflecting the rich multicultural landscape of the city of Utica. The school is dedicated to providing a wide array of academic, extracurricular, and vocational programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school’s curriculum is broad, offering various paths including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) tracks, and robust support services for English Language Learners (ELL) and students with diverse learning needs. Beyond academics, Proctor High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through its athletics, arts programs, and numerous clubs, fostering a sense of community pride. By leveraging its resources through the Utica City School District, the school aims to cultivate an inclusive environment that supports student growth and readiness for post-secondary success.

2,820

Total Students

170.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS R PROCTOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	653
Hispanic	613
Black	737
Asian	634
Two or More	178
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
737 (26.1%)
White
653 (23.2%)
Asian
634 (22.5%)
Hispanic
613 (21.7%)
Two or More
178 (6.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

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:	UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)368-6489
Website:	http://www.uticacsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,820
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	170.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,643
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 9 700

Grade 10 670

Grade 11 709

Grade 12 692

Ungraded 49