Onondaga Central School District

The Onondaga Central School District consists of three schools: two elementary schools (Wheeler Elementary and Rockwell Elementary) and one high school (Onondaga Senior High School). The district serves a community with a relatively high level of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the high free/reduced lunch rates across all schools.

Onondaga Senior High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best high schools in New York state. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 100% proficiency rates in several Regents exams, and a strong 84.3% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, the two elementary schools in the district have more average performance, with test scores generally in line with or slightly below state and district averages.

While the elementary schools may not be as strong as the high school, they still have some bright spots. For example, Wheeler Elementary has impressive math proficiency rates, with 80% of 4th graders and 63.79% of 6th graders scoring proficient or better. The district as a whole appears to be performing reasonably well, with the high school being a clear standout. However, there may be opportunities to improve performance at the elementary school level, particularly in areas where they are lagging behind state averages.