Ontech Charter High School serves 242 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ontech Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Ontech Charter High School's student population of 242 students has grown by 195% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ontech Charter High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
64%
16%
White
10%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ontech Charter High School?
242 students attend Ontech Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ontech Charter High School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ontech Charter High School?
Ontech Charter High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ontech Charter High School offer ?
Ontech Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ontech Charter High School part of?
Ontech Charter High School is part of Ontech Charter High School District.
In what neighborhood is Ontech Charter High School located?
Ontech Charter High School is located in the Far Westside neighborhood of Syracuse, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Far Westside.
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