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Onondaga Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 767 students in Onondaga Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Onondaga Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
767 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Onondaga Central School District, which is ranked #447 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#440 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.72
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
8%
30%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
72%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,757 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,339 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,757
$31,307
Spending / Student
$35,339
$32,183
Best Onondaga Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Onondaga Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4479 S Onondaga Rd
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5020
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5020
Grades: 7-12
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4543 S Onondaga Rd
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5050
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5050
Grades: 3-6
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
208 Rockwell Rd
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5070
Nedrow, NY 13120
(315) 552-5070
Grades: PK-2
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Onondaga Central School District?
Onondaga Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 767 students.
What is the rank of Onondaga Central School District?
Onondaga Central School District is ranked #447 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Onondaga Central School District?
72% of Onondaga Central School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Onondaga Central School District?
Onondaga Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Onondaga Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,339 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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