Ontech Charter High School

Summary:

Ontech Charter High School is a public charter high school in Syracuse, New York, serving 265 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Syracuse City School District, which is ranked 864 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ontech Charter High School faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population. The school has consistently underperformed compared to the state and nearby public high schools, such as Nottingham High School, Henninger High School, and West Genesee Senior High School, across various academic metrics, graduation rates, and attendance. The school's Regents exam proficiency rates range from 17.24% to 27.5%, significantly lower than the state averages of 64.62% to 79.7%, and its four-year graduation rates have ranged from 16.6% to 68.7% over the past three years.

The high concentration of African American (67.92%) and Hispanic (18.11%) students at Ontech Charter High School, coupled with their poor academic outcomes, suggests that the school may be struggling to provide equitable educational opportunities for students of color. Additionally, the school's extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 83.4% to 84.4% in the past two years, and its high percentage of students (81.89% to 86.06%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicate that addressing the underlying social and economic factors may be crucial for improving student success at Ontech Charter High School.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

810 Willis Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204

(315) 396-0558

District: Ontech Charter High School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1222^nd of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,523

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 265

Racial breakdown:

African American:

67.9%

Hispanic:

18.1%

White:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.9%

See top rated New York high schools

Compare Ontech Charter High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Ontech Charter High School ranks worse than 99.5% of high schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.84. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Ontech Charter High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (67.9%), Hispanic (18.1%), White (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.9% 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. (See more...)

Compare Ontech Charter High School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ontech Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ontech Charter High School 1222^nd of 1228 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:

Female students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Ontech Charter High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ontech Charter High School 864^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Ontech Charter High School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Ontech Charter High School

Compare

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%

See the entire list of New York High School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Ontech Charter High School

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

See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Special Education Students!

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%

See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Ontech Charter High School

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

See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Female Students!

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%

See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Ontech Charter High School

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

See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for African American Students!

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%

See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for Hispanic Students!

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

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Ontech Charter High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Ontech Charter High School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Ontech Charter High School

Compare

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

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

Compare

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

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

Compare

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

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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Ontech Charter High School)	44.4	22	22.4%
End of Course 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

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Immunizations Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents Chemistry (2023)	Regents Algebra II (2023)	Regents English (2023)	Regents Geometry (2023)	Regents Earth Science (2023)	Regents Global History and Geography (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	Regents Physics (2023)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2023)	% 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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Algebra II End of Course	Regents English End of Course	Regents 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	% 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	265	24	11.0	81.9%	17 (6.4%)	180 (67.9%)	48 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	1.8	1222^nd of 1228 public high schools	0.5%					(n/a)	22.0			24.4		17.2	27.3			27.5									$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	458	45	10.1	71.2%	321 (70.1%)	36 (7.9%)	46 (10.0%)	12 (2.6%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.3%)	40.6	725^th of 1228 public high schools	41.0%		35.5	765^th of 1190 public high schools	35.7%	40	65.7	47.9	84.2	78.8	44.9	60.4	65.4	43.4		65.7	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	1,075	86	12.4	87.3%	208 (19.3%)	551 (51.3%)	174 (16.2%)	59 (5.5%)	13 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	68 (6.3%)	7.1	1159^th of 1228 public high schools	5.6%		8.7	1087^th of 1190 public high schools	8.7%	72	21.0	31.6	26.1	48.3	12.9	40.8	42.6	30.1		39.5	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	550	52	10.5	24.7%	464 (84.4%)	22 (4.0%)	24 (4.4%)	10 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.4%)	67.4	386^th of 1228 public high schools	68.6%		73	253^rd of 1190 public high schools	78.7%	133	76.1	71.6	64.4	93.2	63.7	52.3	83.5	89.4	89.5	91.0	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	581	46	12.6	68.5%	135 (23.2%)	271 (46.6%)	78 (13.4%)	53 (9.1%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.5%)	38.1	758^th of 1228 public high schools	38.3%		31.4	804^th of 1190 public high schools	32.4%	46	41.9	45.5	45.8	77.2	73.9	56.8	59.7	46.7	62.5	74.8	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	22				2 (9.1%)	17 (77.3%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.1%)								(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	1,252	89	14.1	87.0%	233 (18.6%)	697 (55.7%)	182 (14.5%)	27 (2.2%)	21 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	90 (7.2%)	6.9	1166^th of 1228 public high schools	5.0%		10.6	1061^st of 1190 public high schools	10.8%	105	14.6	68.8	14.4	40.0	20.5	27.6	45.3	24.1		50.5	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	1,499	105	14.3	85.1%	381 (25.4%)	663 (44.2%)	195 (13.0%)	145 (9.7%)	22 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	90 (6.0%)	5.7	1181^st of 1228 public high schools	3.8%		7.1	1105^th of 1190 public high schools	7.1%	76	13.1	25.0	19.2	39.2	16.7	26.7	41.3	27.4		49.6	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	1,357	109	12.4	29.6%	1,123 (82.8%)	49 (3.6%)	62 (4.6%)	13 (1.0%)	10 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	95 (7.0%)	78.1	154^th of 1228 public high schools	87.5%		64.8	416^th of 1190 public high schools	65.0%	262	83.3	91.0	82.9	92.4	79.0	77.4	92.2	83.0		95.3	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	1,226	88	13.9	79.5%	264 (21.5%)	618 (50.4%)	152 (12.4%)	123 (10.0%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (4.8%)	17	982^nd of 1228 public high schools	20.0%		22.5	888^th of 1190 public high schools	25.4%	94	37.8	58.6	78.1	51.4	25.9	27.7	49.2	39.7	53.6	54.6	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 2022-23 school year, 265 students attended Ontech Charter High School.

Is Ontech Charter High School a good school?

Ontech Charter High School ranks in the bottom 0.5% of New York high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Ontech Charter High School?

Students at Ontech Charter High School are 68% African American, 18% Hispanic, 6% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Not Specified, 1% American Indian.

What district is Ontech Charter High School in?

Ontech Charter High School

Rate Ontech Charter High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

NYNew York High School Rankings

NYNew York District Rankings

Schools in Syracuse, NY

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Ontech Charter High School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.