OPPORTUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

Opportunity Charter School is an active, independent charter district located in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan at 240 W 113th St (4th Floor), New York, NY 10026. Set within a large city environment in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area, this single-school public district acts as its own local education agency for federal programs, specializing exclusively in secondary education. Serving students from 6th through 12th grade, the district offers a continuous academic pathway through middle and high school, creating a close-knit, specialized educational environment tailored to urban youth.

During the 2024–2025 school year, Opportunity Charter School enrolled 388 students, comprising 215 male and 173 female learners. The student body is culturally rich and diverse, primarily representing Black (199) and Hispanic (173) students, alongside American Indian, Pacific Islander, Multiracial, and White youth. A defining operational strength of the district is its robust staffing model: out of 112 total full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, the district employs nearly 68 FTE instructional teachers alongside more than 44 support staff personnel. This generous allocation yields an exceptional student-to-teacher ratio of under 6 to 1, providing an environment rich in individualized academic instruction and wrap-around support services. Prospective families and researchers can explore more about the school’s programs by visiting their website at ocsny.org.