Serving 127 students in grades 9-12, New Roots Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Roots Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Roots Charter School's student population of 127 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Roots Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Roots Charter School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#782 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
79%
41%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
44%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Roots Charter School's ranking?
New Roots Charter School is ranked #782 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are New Roots Charter School often compared to?
New Roots Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lehman Alternative Community School, Ithaca Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Roots Charter School?
The graduation rate of New Roots Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend New Roots Charter School?
127 students attend New Roots Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of New Roots Charter School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Roots Charter School?
New Roots Charter School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Roots Charter School offer ?
New Roots Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Roots Charter School part of?
New Roots Charter School is part of New Roots Charter School District.
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