Second Opportunity School serves 275 students in grades 7-12.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
66%
15%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Second Opportunity School?
275 students attend Second Opportunity School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Second Opportunity School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Second Opportunity School offer ?
Second Opportunity School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Second Opportunity School part of?
Second Opportunity School is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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