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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic | 173 |
| Black | 199 |
| Two or More | 2 |
| American Indian | 11 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black199 (51.3%)
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Hispanic173 (44.6%)
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American Indian11 (2.8%)
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White2 (0.5%)
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Two or More2 (0.5%)
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Pacific Islander1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 41 |
| Grade 7 | 46 |
| Grade 8 | 70 |
| Grade 9 | 52 |
| Grade 10 | 55 |
| Grade 11 | 50 |
| Grade 12 | 71 |
| Ungraded | 3 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 173 | 44.6% |
| Male | 215 | 55.4% |
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