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Welcome to Southside Academy Charter School - Outperforming the District for 15 Years!

Located in the heart of Syracuse, Southside Academy Charter School never sets limits on how much your child can achieve. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each child and make Moral Focus lessons part of every school day. As a result, our students thrive. In fact, a study done by Stanford University reveals that National Heritage Academies partner-school students gained the equivalent of three-and-half-months of additional learning compared to their peers.

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Apply Today for Kindergarten at Southside Academy Charter School

It's time to apply for kindergarten at Southside Academy Charter School in Syracuse, NY. Southside is part of the National Heritage Academies network, offering a tuition-free, high-quality education that promotes student growth, both academically and personally.

Southside Academy Charter School still has seats available for the 2024-25 school year. Click below to learn more on how to apply today. We are excited to welcome you and introduce you to our community!
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At a Glance

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Amazing Students

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We Are a Charter School

Are you seeking a "private" school education with the no-cost benefit of a public school? If so, you're in the right place. Southside Academy Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in New York.

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NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year

A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.
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