Serving 319 students in grades 7-12, Onondaga Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Onondaga Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Onondaga Senior High School's student population of 319 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'The Little School with a Big Heart'
School Rankings
Onondaga Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onondaga Senior High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1543 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
12%
16%
White
70%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onondaga Senior High School's ranking?
Onondaga Senior High School is ranked #1543 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Onondaga Senior High School often compared to?
Onondaga Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jamesville-dewitt High School, Charles W Baker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Onondaga Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Onondaga Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Onondaga Senior High School?
319 students attend Onondaga Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Onondaga Senior High School students are White, 12% 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 Senior High School?
Onondaga Senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Onondaga Senior High School offer ?
Onondaga Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Onondaga Senior High School part of?
Onondaga Senior High School is part of Onondaga Central School District.
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