OPPORTUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 379 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Opportunity Charter School (OCS), located in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, is a tuition-free public charter school dedicated to providing a personalized and supportive learning environment for students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with the mission to serve students who may have struggled in traditional academic settings, the school emphasizes a “whole-child” approach. By offering smaller class sizes and integrated support services, OCS aims to help students overcome academic and social barriers, ensuring they are prepared for the rigors of college and the workforce.

The school’s curriculum is designed to balance academic achievement with character development, fostering a culture of high expectations and community responsibility. In addition to core academic subjects, OCS provides extensive enrichment programs, including college counseling, social-emotional learning, and various extracurricular activities. By focusing on individualized instruction and building strong relationships between staff and students, Opportunity Charter School strives to bridge the achievement gap and empower its diverse student body to reach their full potential as lifelong learners and active citizens.
379
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OPPORTUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic174
Black197
Two or More2
American Indian4
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    197 (52.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    174 (45.9 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: OPPORTUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone: (212)866-6137
Website: http://ocsny.org
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 366
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 43
Grade 7 30
Grade 8 47
Grade 9 70
Grade 10 71
Grade 11 54
Grade 12 58
Ungraded 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for OPPORTUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 643
Grade 730
Grade 847
Grade 970
Grade 1071
Grade 1154
Grade 1258
Ungraded6
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for OPPORTUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15841.7%
Male22158.3%
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