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UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

New York · Public School District
13
Schools
9,075
Students
$22,561
Per-Pupil Spend
+57% nat'l
78.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+26pp vs nat'l
75.0%
Graduation Rate
-11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in New York serving 9,075 students across 13 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 75.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,561 is above average for a US public school district. 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08695
SENATOR JAMES H DONOVAN MIDDLE SCHOOL07–08730
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
THOMAS R PROCTOR HIGH SCHOOL09–122,675
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,561+57% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
75%
14%
State
75.3%
Local (property tax)
14.1%
Federal
10.7%

State funding accounts for 75% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
9,075
Students
78%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate75.0%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateNew York →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,561 per pupil — 57% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 75.0%, graduation is 11.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
78% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 13 public schools, serving a total of 9,075 students.
What is the graduation rate for UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 75.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $22,561 per pupil — 57% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
78% of students in UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in UTICA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.