Utica City School District

The Utica City School District is located in Utica, NY and includes 12 schools that serve 9,071 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Utica City School District spends $14,047 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 67% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Utica City School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Utica City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Utica City School District, 20% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Utica City School District serves 13% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.