Excellent
#318 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 7% in state
New Roots Charter School
High School · New Roots Charter School · Ithaca, NY
A charter high school in Ithaca, NY where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 936, Ithaca, NY 14851
- Math 90% proficient (2021)
- Reading 90% proficient (2021)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at New Roots Charter School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2011–2021), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 90% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2011-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Roots Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,421/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascadilla SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 8–12 | 0.8 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Ithaca Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,362 | Compare → |
| Lehman Alternative Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New Roots Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,462NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
New Roots Charter School is listed in NEW ROOTS CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Roots Charter School
New Roots Charter School is a public high school in Ithaca, NY, part of New Roots Charter School, serving approximately 108 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #318 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021).
What's said publicly about New Roots Charter School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Roots Charter School
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 #318 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is New Roots Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Roots Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 108
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Tompkins County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.6%
- Phone
- (607) 882-9220
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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
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