Oneonta City School District

The Oneonta City School District in New York consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves the Oneonta area and provides educational opportunities for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Among the standout schools in the district, Oneonta Senior High School consistently ranks among the top 25% of high schools in New York, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with over 80% proficiency in several Regents exams, outperforming the district and state averages. Additionally, Oneonta Senior High School maintains a high graduation rate of 84.3% and a relatively low dropout rate of 4.9%. In contrast, the district's Oneonta Middle School has shown improvement in recent years, moving from a 2-star to a 3-star rating, and has noteworthy performance in Regents exams, with 100% proficiency in Earth Science and Algebra I.

The academic performance across the district varies, with the elementary and middle schools generally lagging behind the state averages on the New York State Assessments. However, Valleyview Elementary School stands out with strong performance in 3rd and 4th grade math. Additionally, the district faces challenges related to socioeconomic factors, as the schools have a significant population of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.65% at Oneonta Senior High School to 50.89% at Riverside Elementary School.