Say Yes Syracuse recently released its 2024-25 Report Card, highlighting the positive impact the program continues to have on Syracuse City School District students by expanding access to higher education opportunities.
View the full report card here.
Here are a few recent highlights:
- Since 2009, 6,665 Say Yes Syracuse scholars have enrolled in 2- and 4-year colleges and universities after high school graduation.
- A total of $16.9 million Say Yes scholarship funds have been distributed to put towards the cost of students’ higher education.
- 91% of the SCSD Class of 2025 who went on to college completed a Say Yes application and 78% of Say Yes applicants enrolled in college in Fall 2025.
- The 2025 graduation rate of Black, Latino and Asian/Pacific Islander students in the Syracuse City School District (SCSD) was at 79%, signaling that the program is playing a role in helping students break through challenges historically caused by systemic racism.
View the Say Yes Syracuse Report Card and Impact page for more information.
