ONTEORA HIGH SCHOOL

ONTEORA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
4166 RT 28
BOICEVILLE, NY 12412
413 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Onteora High School, located in Boiceville, New York, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Onteora Central School District. Nestled in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, the school is known for its picturesque campus and its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It provides a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement courses, elective options, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, Onteora High School emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school prides itself on a culture that encourages critical thinking, civic responsibility, and creativity. By leveraging its unique location and a dedicated faculty, the school strives to provide a personalized educational experience that helps students navigate their individual paths while remaining deeply connected to their local community.
413
Total Students
43.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    307 (74.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    52 (12.6 %)
  • Two or More
    38 (9.2 %)
  • Asian
    9 (2.2 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ONTEORA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (845)657-2373
Website: http://www.onteora.k12.ny.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 135
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 112
Grade 10 115
Grade 11 94
Grade 12 92
Gender Ratio