OPPORTUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 388 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.
388
Total Students
33.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OPPORTUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic173
Black199
Two or More2
American Indian11
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    199 (51.3%)
  • Hispanic
    173 (44.6%)
  • American Indian
    11 (2.8%)
  • White
    2 (0.5%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: 388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 366
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 41
Grade 7 46
Grade 8 70
Grade 9 52
Grade 10 55
Grade 11 50
Grade 12 71
Ungraded 3

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for OPPORTUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 641
Grade 746
Grade 870
Grade 952
Grade 1055
Grade 1150
Grade 1271
Ungraded3
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for OPPORTUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17344.6%
Male21555.4%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)