Enrollment
254
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 360117406658 Charter school
Ontech Charter High School — Syracuse, NY
Federal NCES profile for Ontech Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 56
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Ontech Charter High School · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ontech Charter High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ontech Charter High School reports 254 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 81.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% above the New York average and 58% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 92.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ontech Charter High School spends $14,483 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ontech Charter High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 16% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 46% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 43% in New York — lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
92.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 254 Top 16% in New York — larger than 84% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 81.9% +46% vs state
NCES ID 360117406658
Student demographics
African American 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
White 9.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 78.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 92.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ontech Charter High School, which includes Ontech Charter High School.
$14,483
Per student
-51%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ontech Charter High School
How many students attend Ontech Charter High School?
Ontech Charter High School has 254 students enrolled. It is a high school in SYRACUSE, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ontech Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ontech Charter High School is 11:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ontech Charter High School?
81.9% of students at Ontech Charter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ontech Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at Ontech Charter High School is African American at 78.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in SYRACUSE, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ontech Charter High School?
Ontech Charter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.