At a glance
Reported students
98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.76
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
98
New Roots Charter School: 98 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
7.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 125
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 6.9:1
What the reported data says about New Roots Charter School
New Roots Charter School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Ithaca. It is one of 1 current school records connected to New Roots Charter School. NCES reports 98 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.1:1, below the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.1%) and Black (13.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking New Roots Charter School
- 1How do the reported 7.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.76 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.1%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black13.3%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial11.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near New Roots Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehman Alternative Community School High · Ithaca City School District | 06–12 | 265 | 1 mi |
| Ithaca Senior High School High · Ithaca City School District | 09–12 | 1,411 | 1 mi |
| Finger Lakes Residential Center High · New York State Office of Children and Family Services (Ocfs) | 07–12 | 67 | 7.4 mi |
| Lansing High School High · Lansing Central School District | 09–12 | 371 | 7.4 mi |
| Newfield Senior High School High · Newfield Central School District | 09–12 | 178 | 7.5 mi |
| George Junior Republic School High · George Junior Republic Union Free School District | 07–12 | 107 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New Roots Charter School
What grades does New Roots Charter School serve?
New Roots Charter School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in New Roots Charter School.
How many students attend New Roots Charter School?
New Roots Charter School reported 98 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 125 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New Roots Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 7.1:1, based on 98 students and 13.76 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is New Roots Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
New Roots Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of New Roots Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is New Roots Charter School in?
New Roots Charter School is part of New Roots Charter School, based in Ithaca, NY, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New Roots Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lehman Alternative Community School (1 mi), Ithaca Senior High School (1 mi), Finger Lakes Residential Center (7.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.