Very Good
#1044 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 22% in state
Owego Free Academy
High School · Owego-apalachin Central School District · Owego, NY
An Owego-apalachin Central School District high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 SHELDON GUILE BLVD, Owego, NY 13827
- Math 98% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Owego Free Academy score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 86% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 93% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Owego Free Academy 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average576/100K
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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
$70,796
Median home value
$142,600
Median rent
$901/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13827; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Owego-apalachin Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $25,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Owego Free Academy is listed in OWEGO-APALACHIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Owego Free Academy
Owego Free Academy is a public high school in Owego, NY, part of Owego-apalachin Central School District, serving approximately 614 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,044 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Owego Free Academy
What grades does Owego Free Academy serve?
Owego Free Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Owego Free Academy?
Owego Free Academy has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owego Free Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Owego Free Academy is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Owego Free Academy rank in NY?
Owego Free Academy ranks #1,044 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Owego Free Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Owego Free Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Owego Free Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Owego Free Academy has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Owego Free Academy a charter school?
No, Owego Free Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Owego Free Academy a Title I school?
No, Owego Free Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Owego Free Academy?
40.9% of students at Owego Free Academy 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
- 614
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Tioga County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (607) 687-7301
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 13827)
- 11,713
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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.
- 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 13827; 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
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