ONONDAGA HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.westhillschools.org

554 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Onondaga Hill Middle School is a public middle school located in Syracuse, New York, serving as a core component of the Westhill Central School District. Situated on Onondaga Road, the school focuses on providing a supportive transition between elementary education and high school, catering to students in the middle grades. The school is known for fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community, reflecting the district’s overall commitment to excellence in education.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Onondaga Hill Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs designed to engage students with diverse interests. By maintaining a connection to the broader Westhill community, the school encourages parent involvement and collaborative partnerships to ensure student success. Those looking for detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives can find resources through their official website at http://www.westhillschools.org.

554

Total Students

47.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ONONDAGA HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	28
Black	57
Asian	9
Two or More	25
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
428 (77.4 %)
Black
57 (10.3 %)
Hispanic
28 (5.1 %)
Two or More
25 (4.5 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WESTHILL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)426-3400
Website:	http://www.westhillschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 5 160

Grade 6 142

Grade 7 124

Grade 8 128