Ontech Charter High School

Summary:

Ontech Charter High School is a public charter high school located in Syracuse, New York, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 265 students. The school is part of the Ontech Charter High School District, which is ranked 865 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ontech Charter High School has consistently ranked near the bottom of New York high schools, ranking 1242 out of 1242 in 2023-2024 and 1222 out of 1228 in 2022-2023. The school performs poorly across various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 5-10% of New York high schools for female, male, African American, Hispanic, special education, and low socioeconomic status students. Ontech Charter High School has had four-year graduation rates ranging from 62.0% to 85.1% over the past few years, which are significantly lower than the state average, and dropout rates ranging from 0.0% to 10.0%, which are higher than the state average. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have been extremely high, between 34.1% and 84.4%, compared to the state average.

Ontech Charter High School students perform poorly on Regents/Common Core exams, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in subjects like Algebra I, English Language Arts, Earth Science, Global History, and U.S. History. The school has a very high percentage of students (81.89% to 86.06%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Ontech Charter High School's per-student spending has ranged from $7,969 to $13,523 in recent years, which is lower than the spending at many nearby public high schools like Liverpool High School, Nottingham High School, Henninger High School, and Westhill High School, which outperform Ontech Charter High School across a variety of metrics.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

810 Willis Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204

(315) 396-0558

District: Ontech Charter High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1242^nd of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,523

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

African American:

79.4%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ontech Charter High School ranks worse than 100% of high schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ontech Charter High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (79.4%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ontech Charter High School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Ontech Charter High School employs 21.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ontech Charter High School is $13,523.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ontech Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ontech Charter High School 1242^nd of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Ontech Charter High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

African American students:

Ontech Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ontech Charter High School 865^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ontech Charter High School

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Rank History for all students at Ontech Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.84	1222^nd	1228	0.5%
2024	0.99	1242^nd	1242	0.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ontech Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	3.02	1038^th	1038	0.0%
2023	2.68	1130^th	1130	0.0%
2024	6.05	1144^th	1144	0.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ontech Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	2.02	1098^th	1101	0.3%
2024	0.99	1169^th	1170	0.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Ontech Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	0.89	1154^th	1155	0.1%
2023	1.85	1193^rd	1197	0.3%
2024	0.92	1219^th	1219	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Ontech Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	2.11	1142^nd	1154	1.0%
2024	1.45	1210^th	1211	0.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Ontech Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	4.58	593^rd	593	0.0%
2023	5.46	664^th	671	1.0%
2024	2.33	690^th	690	0.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ontech Charter High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	1.58	760^th	760	0.0%
2023	2.96	850^th	851	0.1%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Ontech Charter High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	9	59	2	12	0	0	0	82
2020	32	111	2	28	0	0	0	173
2021	33	131	0	39	1	4	0	208
2022	25	154	0	54	1	8	0	242
2023	17	180	0	48	3	10	7	265
2024	8	201	0	28	1	12	3	253

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ontech Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	82	15.0	5.4	84.1
2020	173	13.8	12.5	87.9
2021	208	18.1	11.4	86.1
2022	242	18.8	12.8	83.5
2023	265	24.0	11.0	81.9
2024	253	21.1	11.9	1.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ontech Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	82	15.0	5.4	84.1
2020	173	13.8	12.5	87.9
2021	208	18.1	11.4	86.1
2022	242	18.8	12.8	83.5
2023	265	24.0	11.0	81.9
2024	253	21.1	11.9	1.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ontech Charter High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$10,490 (55.0%)	$8,568 (45.0%)	$19,058
2020	$383 (4.2%)	$8,750 (95.8%)	$9,133
2021	$1,569 (19.7%)	$6,400 (80.3%)	$7,969
2022	$2,481 (19.3%)	$10,393 (80.7%)	$12,874
2023	$2,687 (19.9%)	$10,835 (80.1%)	$13,523

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ontech Charter High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Ontech Charter High School)	44.4	22	22.4%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)	71.1	64.6	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	82	265	223.2%
African American	59	180	205.1%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	12	48	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	17	88.9%
Two or More Races	0	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.1%	81.9%	2.3%

Schools Near Ontech Charter High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ontech Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	810 Willis Ave	Syracuse	13204	Onondaga County	Ontech Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(315) 396-0558	253	21	11.9	1.2%	8 (3.2%)	201 (79.4%)	28 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	1	1242^nd of 1242 public high schools	0.0%		1.8	1222^nd of 1228 public high schools	0.5%	20	0.0			15.3		0.0	10.2	18.2		12.5	4.0									$13,523	$2,687	$10,835
Solvay High School	Public	9-12	600 Gertrude Ave	Solvay	13209	Onondaga County	Solvay Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(315) 468-2551	451	48	9.4	59.4%	308 (68.3%)	43 (9.5%)	51 (11.3%)	12 (2.7%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.9%)	44.5	710^th of 1242 public high schools	42.8%		40.6	725^th of 1228 public high schools	41.0%	15	33.3	48.2	87.8	84.9	42.7	56.1	77.8	51.2		74.3	51.2	99.4	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	100.0	100.0	99.4	$17,123	$1,160	$15,963
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler	Public	9-12	227 Magnolia St	Syracuse	13204	Onondaga County	Syracuse City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 435-4408	1,077	91	11.7	89.2%	175 (16.2%)	564 (52.4%)	190 (17.6%)	56 (5.2%)	14 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (7.1%)	6.2	1195^th of 1242 public high schools	3.8%		7.1	1159^th of 1228 public high schools	5.6%	36	16.0	21.7	30.3	41.9	26.5	39.1	45.7	16.3		41.6	15.0	99.2	100.0	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	100.0	99.2	$14,451	$3,130	$11,320
Westhill High School	Public	9-12	4501 Onondaga Blvd	Syracuse	13219	Onondaga County	Westhill Central School District	No	No	No	No	(315) 426-3100	552	52	10.6	28.3%	445 (80.6%)	33 (6.0%)	27 (4.9%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	30 (5.4%)	67.6	395^th of 1242 public high schools	68.2%		67.4	386^th of 1228 public high schools	68.6%	9	66.7	68.8	78.3	90.9	69.7	57.3	90.4	84.8	83.3	85.8	77.8	99.5	99.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.5	99.6	100.0	$15,052	$500	$14,552
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central	Public	9-12	258 E Adams St	Syracuse	13202	Onondaga County	Syracuse City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 435-4300	568	51	11.1	72.4%	125 (22.0%)	282 (49.6%)	72 (12.7%)	41 (7.2%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.9%)	41.1	746^th of 1242 public high schools	39.9%		38.1	758^th of 1228 public high schools	38.3%	12	37.9	65.1	51.4	73.2	65.6	51.8	76.8	35.4	87.5	77.5	46.0	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$15,531	$3,375	$12,156
Onondaga County Sheriff's Dept	Public	9-12	555 So State St	Syracuse	13202	Onondaga County	Syracuse City School District	No	No	No	No	(315) 435-3044	16	1	16.0		3 (18.8%)	13 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Corcoran High School	Public	9-12	919 Glenwood Ave	Syracuse	13207	Onondaga County	Syracuse City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 435-4321	1,244	95	13.0	86.9%	218 (17.5%)	689 (55.4%)	183 (14.7%)	26 (2.1%)	20 (1.6%)	5 (0.4%)	102 (8.2%)	5.8	1198^th of 1242 public high schools	3.5%		6.9	1166^th of 1228 public high schools	5.0%	32	17.5	90.0	26.3	42.3	15.9	21.9	41.1	21.8	20.0	40.5	11.0	99.6	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	100.0	100.0	$13,541	$2,623	$10,918
Henninger High School	Public	9-12	600 Robinson St	Syracuse	13206	Onondaga County	Syracuse City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 435-4343	1,443	112	12.8	87.3%	321 (22.2%)	630 (43.7%)	187 (13.0%)	161 (11.2%)	27 (1.9%)	4 (0.3%)	110 (7.6%)	6.7	1188^th of 1242 public high schools	4.3%		5.7	1181^st of 1228 public high schools	3.8%	7	18.1	33.3	23.3	41.6	33.3	27.9	50.0	17.8	50.0	41.4	14.0	99.3	99.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.9	99.8	$12,402	$2,763	$9,639
West Genesee Senior High School	Public	9-12	5201 W Genesee St	Camillus	13031	Onondaga County	West Genesee Central School District	No	No	No	No	(315) 487-4592	1,387	111	12.5	28.6%	1,152 (83.1%)	46 (3.3%)	70 (5.0%)	14 (1.0%)	7 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (6.8%)	73.8	267^th of 1242 public high schools	78.5%		78.1	154^th of 1228 public high schools	87.5%	113	41.7	90.3	88.8	88.5	77.7	76.2	95.6	75.8		95.3	83.1	99.7	99.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.9	100.0	99.9	$15,037	$460	$14,577
Nottingham High School	Public	9-12	3100 E Genesee St	Syracuse	13224	Onondaga County	Syracuse City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(315) 435-4380	1,297	93	13.9	79.8%	265 (20.4%)	653 (50.3%)	161 (12.4%)	145 (11.2%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	64 (4.9%)	19.2	992^nd of 1242 public high schools	20.1%		17	982^nd of 1228 public high schools	20.0%	10	34.1	59.4	60.0	49.2	62.3	24.6	61.6	28.5	59.3	50.4	22.8	99.4	99.7	99.8	99.8	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	$13,109	$2,405	$10,704

Frequently Asked Questions about Ontech Charter High School

How many students attend Ontech Charter High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 253 students attended Ontech Charter High School.

Is Ontech Charter High School a good school?

Ontech Charter High School ranks in the bottom 0.0% of New York high schools.

What district is Ontech Charter High School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Ontech Charter High School?

Students at Ontech Charter High School are 79% African American, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% White, 1% Not Specified.

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