At a glance
Reported students
2,820
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
169.96
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
585
Thomas R Proctor High School: 2,820 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,643
- Teachers (FTE)
- 183.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Thomas R Proctor High School
Thomas R Proctor High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Utica. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Utica City School District. NCES reports 2,820 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (26.1%) and White (23.2%). English learners represent 13.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Thomas R Proctor High School
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 169.96 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 12 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 19%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 12
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.2%
- Hispanic21.7%
- Black26.1%
- Asian22.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
5 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Utica City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Senator James H Donovan Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
749 reported students
John F Kennedy Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
687 reported students
General Herkimer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
634 reported students
Christopher Columbus Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
618 reported students
Watson Williams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
590 reported students
Kernan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
585 reported students
Public schools near Thomas R Proctor High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hartford Senior High School High · New Hartford Central School District | 10–12 | 575 | 3.6 mi |
| Whitesboro High School High · Whitesboro Central School District | 09–12 | 914 | 6.1 mi |
| Sauquoit Valley High School High · Sauquoit Valley Central School District | 09–12 | 280 | 6.8 mi |
| Frankfort-Schuyler Central High School High · Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District | 08–12 | 288 | 8 mi |
| Oriskany Junior-Senior High School High · Oriskany Central School District | 07–12 | 229 | 8.4 mi |
| Clinton Senior High School High · Clinton Central School District | 09–12 | 339 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas R Proctor High School
What grades does Thomas R Proctor High School serve?
Thomas R Proctor High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Utica City School District.
How many students attend Thomas R Proctor High School?
Thomas R Proctor High School reported 2,820 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,643 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas R Proctor High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 2,820 students and 169.96 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thomas R Proctor High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomas R Proctor High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Utica City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thomas R Proctor High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Thomas R Proctor High School in?
Thomas R Proctor High School is part of Utica City School District, based in Utica, NY, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thomas R Proctor High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Hartford Senior High School (3.6 mi), Whitesboro High School (6.1 mi), Sauquoit Valley High School (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.