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Very Good

#1238 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 26% in state

Oneonta Senior High School

High School · Oneonta City School District · Oneonta, NY

An Oneonta City School District high school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.

130 EAST ST, Oneonta, NY 13820

  • Math 92% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency84% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+27.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation12.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
District spending per student$23,833
Chronic Absenteeism25.7%

Students at Oneonta Senior High School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 84% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
92%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oneonta Senior High 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low57/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,217

Median home value

$176,300

Median rent

$983/mo

College educated

39.7%

Homeownership

64.1%

Poverty rate

18.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13820; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
12.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Laurens Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–124.7 mi303Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Oneonta City School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$23,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oneonta Senior High School is listed in ONEONTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oneonta Senior High School

Oneonta Senior High School is a public high school in Oneonta, NY, part of Oneonta City School District, serving approximately 499 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,238 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oneonta Senior High School

What grades does Oneonta Senior High School serve?

Oneonta Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Oneonta Senior High School?

Oneonta Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oneonta Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oneonta Senior High School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oneonta Senior High School rank in NY?

Oneonta Senior High School ranks #1,238 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Oneonta Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oneonta Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Oneonta Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oneonta Senior High School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Oneonta Senior High School a charter school?

No, Oneonta Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oneonta Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Oneonta Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oneonta Senior High School?

38.9% of students at Oneonta Senior High 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
499
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Otsego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.7%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 13820)
22,954
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
32
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.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 13820; this does not measure the attendance area.
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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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