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Charter high school · New Roots Charter School · Ithaca, New York

New Roots Charter School

New Roots Charter School rates 6.5, right at the middle of New Roots Charter School's high schools, whose rated median is 6.5.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.5this school

6.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the New Roots Charter School median is 6.5.

#2,472 of 4,744 schools in New York · New Roots Charter School: 1 high schools rated, median 6.5

The brief

A charter high school in Ithaca, NY where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,472 of 4,744 schools in New York and 1 of 1 in New Roots Charter School.

New Roots Charter School is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math90%27 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Reading90%24 students tested · state average not published · 2021 EdFacts
Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2011–2021), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 90% in 2021.2021 EdFacts; 22 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.4
25% of the rating
Academics
9.5
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2021–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2011-2021).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
New Roots Charter School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Getting around

Walk Score
97
Walker's Paradise
Bike Score
91
Biker's Paradise
City reported crime
3,007/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Ithaca. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Ithaca), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga Boces3.0 mi
    7.5Compare →
  2. Ithaca Senior High School1.0 mi
    7.4Compare →
  3. New Roots Charter Schoolthis school
    6.5
  4. Lehman Alternative Community School1.0 mi
    6.4Compare →
Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than New Roots Charter School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about New Roots Charter School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

New Roots Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school located in downtown Ithaca, New York 1. Established in 2009 by the State University of New York, the institution serves students in grades 6-12 who are residents of New York State 1. The school emphasizes a small-class environment designed for personalized education through project-based and community-based learning 1. Its academic program focuses on real-world engagement, requiring students to earn college credits and complete internships to develop career skills 1. Graduates receive a Regents diploma and create a graduation portfolio demonstrating mastery of all 28 New York State Learning Standards 1. The school's mission is to prepare a diverse student body for citizenship, work, and lifelong learning by integrating sustainability education with educational equity practices 1. The vision statement highlights empowering students as citizens and entrepreneurs who contribute to democratic communities and green economies 1. Governance includes student participation through a Student Council, and the school culture aims to be inclusive and welcoming 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.newrootsschool.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does New Roots Charter School serve?

New Roots Charter School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend New Roots Charter School?

New Roots Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Roots Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at New Roots Charter School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Roots Charter School rank in NY?

New Roots Charter School ranks #2,472 of 4,744 schools in NY.

What is New Roots Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

New Roots Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at New Roots Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Roots Charter School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).

Is New Roots Charter School a charter school?

Yes, New Roots Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is New Roots Charter School a Title I school?

No, New Roots Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Roots Charter School?

52.8% of students at New Roots Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
108
Student-teacher ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Tompkins County
Phone
(607) 882-9220
4-year graduation
80–89%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$21,462
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.