Finger Lakes Residential Center serves 67 students in grades 8-12.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Finger Lakes Residential Center's student population of 67 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
33 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Finger Lakes Residential Center is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
15%
31%
Black
57%
15%
White
28%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Finger Lakes Residential Center?
67 students attend Finger Lakes Residential Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Finger Lakes Residential Center students are Black, 28% of students are White, and 15% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Finger Lakes Residential Center offer ?
Finger Lakes Residential Center offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Finger Lakes Residential Center part of?
Finger Lakes Residential Center is part of New York State Office Of Children And Family Services (OCFS) School District.
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