UTICA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL

School Overview
Utica Academy of Science Charter School (UASCS) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-12 within the Utica, New York area. As part of the Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School network, the institution places a strong emphasis on a rigorous academic curriculum with a particular focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to provide students from diverse backgrounds with a college-preparatory education, aiming to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a solid foundation in the sciences to prepare them for competitive post-secondary opportunities.

Beyond its academic focus, UASCS prioritizes a supportive and structured learning environment characterized by small class sizes and a close-knit school community. The school integrates character education and social-emotional development into its daily operations, seeking to build responsible and engaged citizens. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local community, the academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that every student has access to the resources and personalized attention necessary to succeed in an increasingly technology-driven global economy.
997
Total Students
53.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for UTICA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White226
Hispanic240
Black255
Asian220
Two or More49
American Indian6
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    255 (25.6%)
  • Hispanic
    240 (24.1%)
  • White
    226 (22.7%)
  • Asian
    220 (22.1%)
  • Two or More
    49 (4.9%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: UTICA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone: (315)266-1072
Website: http://www.uascs.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 997
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 762
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 84
Grade 1 83
Grade 2 82
Grade 3 80
Grade 4 79
Grade 5 79
Grade 6 78
Grade 7 96
Grade 8 74
Grade 9 94
Grade 10 65
Grade 11 52
Grade 12 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for UTICA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten84
Grade 183
Grade 282
Grade 380
Grade 479
Grade 579
Grade 678
Grade 796
Grade 874
Grade 994
Grade 1065
Grade 1152
Grade 1251
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for UTICA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female51852%
Male47948%