Best Public Schools in Zip Code 13120


Summary:

The 13120 zip code area is home to 4 public schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school. The standout school in this area is Onondaga Senior High School, which consistently ranks among the top 25% of high schools in New York state and boasts impressive test scores, a low dropout rate, and a high graduation rate. In contrast, Onondaga Nation School, an elementary school with a unique 98.5% Native American student population, struggles significantly with very low proficiency rates across all grade levels and subjects.

The academic performance of the schools in the 13120 zip code area varies greatly. Onondaga Senior High School outperforms the state and district averages in most Regents exams, particularly in Algebra II, Geometry, and U.S. History and Government. However, the elementary schools in the area show more mixed results, with Wheeler Elementary performing relatively well and Onondaga Nation School struggling significantly across all grade levels and subject areas.

The schools in the 13120 zip code area also differ in their demographic composition and resource allocation. Onondaga Senior High School and the two other elementary schools have a majority white student population, while Onondaga Nation School has a nearly 100% Native American student body. Additionally, Onondaga Nation School stands out with the highest per-student spending, but this does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning.








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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.

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