Opportunity Charter School
Tel:
(212) 866-6137
Opportunity Charter School serves 411 students in grades 6-12.
Opportunity Charter School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Opportunity Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Opportunity Charter School's student population of 411 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 411 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Opportunity Charter School is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Opportunity Charter School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1055 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 27% |
| Black | 50% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Opportunity Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Opportunity Charter School is Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4 (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Stem Institute Of Manhattan (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New York Stem Institute Of Manhattan Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 133 students10
0.0 miles
240 W 113th St
New York, NY 10026
(212) 678-2898 0 K-5 133 - New York Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4 Charter School Grades: K-10 | 580 students
0.0 miles
240 W 113th St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10026
(646) 442-6500 0 K-10 580 - New York Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 355 students10
0.1 miles
215 W 114th St
New York, NY 10026
(212) 865-9260 0.1 6-12 355 - New York Wadleigh Performing And Visual Arts Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 273 students10
0.1 miles
215 W 114th St
New York, NY 10026
(212) 749-5800 0.1 6-12 273 - New York Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School Charter School Grades: K-5 | 393 students
0.2 miles
147 St Nicholas Ave
New York, NY 10026
(212) 866-4608 0.2 K-5 393
School Reviews
| 5 OCS is a truly special place for its students and staff members. It fosters a sense of family and addresses the student's needs, not just academically, but also emotionally and socially. OCS provides an array of student support services such as a social worker per grade and a team of learning specialists. Students are supported by highly trained staff who cultivate an engaging and comprehensive learning experience driven by a unique curriculum. Additionally, OCS has a team of behavior specialists trained to assist students with any emotional and social challenges that arise. This is the perfect school for students that are struggling academically or have an IEP because they are the special education experts with a 97% graduation rate for students with IEPs. - Posted by Administrator - Krystal |
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