The East Syracuse Minoa Central School District (ESM) is a pre-K through 12th grade public school district with its headquarters in Manlius, New York, enrolling approximately 3,500 students. ESM serves portions of the towns of DeWitt and Manlius, specifically the villages of East Syracuse, Minoa, and Kirkville as well as portions of Eastwood, Fayetteville, and Bridgeport. The district is partially funded by and governed under the authority of the New York State Education Department, whose standardized examinations are designed and administered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York.

Demographics

As of the Fall of 2018, there were approximately 3,500 students enrolled in the East Syracuse Minoa Central School District. As of the fall of 2010, The racial/ethnic makeup of the student population was 92.2% White, 3.2% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian or Pacific Islander, 1.4% Hispanic, and 1.8% Native American. Approximately 1.8% of the population, or 64 students, demonstrated limited English proficiency. About 6.6% of the student body qualified for a reduced lunch price, and 12.9% were eligible for a free lunch. There were 323 teachers and 653 total staff employed in the school district, with a student to teacher ratio of approximately 11:1, though it is noted that the average ratio in eighth grade, and tenth grade core classes ranged only 19-20 students per teacher.

Schools

High School (Grades 9-12)

Mr. Edward A. Michalenko, Executive Principal 6400 Fremont Road East Syracuse, NY 13057.

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Mrs. Ashleigh E. Wilson, Principal 101 Spartan Way East Syracuse, NY 13057

Elementary Schools (Grades K-5)

Mr. Tom Sweeney, Principal 230 Kinne Street East Syracuse, NY 13057 Mrs. Kelsey DeLany, Principal 115 Richmond Road West East Syracuse, NY 13057 Mr. Gary Gerst, Principal 501 N. Main Street Minoa, NY 13116 Mrs. Vanessa McClowry, Principal 100 Spartan Way East Syracuse, NY 13057

Specialty Schools

Mrs. Jordyn Brienzi, Principal 303 Roby Avenue East Syracuse, NY 13057

Administration

Dr. Donna J. DeSiato is the current Superintendent of Schools, serving since 2005. Mr. Grenardo L. Avellino is the current Deputy Superintendent. Avellino is a former Executive Principal of the East Syracuse Minoa Central High School from 2012 to 2023.