NEW ROOTS CHARTER SCHOOL

Located at 116 N Cayuga Street in the heart of downtown Ithaca, New York, New Roots Charter School operates as an active, independent charter district dedicated to high school education across grades 9 through 12. Nestled in a dynamic small-city environment within the greater Ithaca metropolitan region, this single-school district delivers a focused public learning environment as an autonomous local education agency. Designed for families, students, and educational researchers seeking an innovative secondary model, the school offers a centrally located campus that combines urban accessibility with a strong connection to its surrounding community.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district enrolled a close-knit student body of 98 high schoolers, emphasizing personalized learning pathways and tailored instruction across all four high school grade levels. To cultivate this supportive learning atmosphere, New Roots Charter School maintains a robust staffing framework totaling nearly 41 full-time equivalent personnel. This dedicated team includes approximately 27.5 full-time equivalent teachers supported by more than 13 full-time equivalent support staff members, ensuring that students benefit from exceptionally low student-to-educator ratios and comprehensive academic guidance throughout their secondary school journey.