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Oracle Charter School

Charter | 9-12 | 330 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2011:
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Posted January 30, 2013

I am currently a student here at Oracle. i really think that this is a great school. the teachers here are nice, there's a no bullying rule at this school, and it has really awesome learning environments. also in this school there are after-school school clubs like GSA, Books on the big screen, Service club, yearbook and many more. You can also play a sport at this school like Basketball boy varsity, boy junior varsity, girls varsity, cheer leading, track and bowling. If you are a parent and don't know where to send your child I highly recommend Oracle charter school. And if you are student and you don't know where to go come here at Oracle charter school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 30, 2012

I have a daughter that is currently a Senior at Oracle Charter School. She has come from suburb school and I must say, for the past 3 school years with Oracle has been a great experience. The teachers thee are supportive and listeners with feedback. The school has amazing look and the classes are small but the students are receiving what they need from the teacher. I look forward for my daughter last school year with Oracle to end and to start the bringing of her life. Thanks Oracle.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2012

My daughter graduated from Oracle. The teachers there were very caring and full energy. the small class sizes were conducive to individual attention. the building itself is amazing and easy to get to by bus. Some of the programs offered are innovative. Discipline was irregular, but with new administration, I hope this has improved since then.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

13 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

22 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
23%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

141 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
18%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

143 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

122 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

25 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students31%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population31%

Chemistry

All Students50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population50%

Earth Science

All Students23%
Students with disabilities11%
General population25%

English

All Students71%
Students with disabilities46%
General population72%

French

All Studentsn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students18%
Students with disabilities0%
General population19%

Global History and Geography

All Students44%
Students with disabilities17%
General population48%

Integrated Algebra

All Students65%
Students with disabilities45%
General population68%

Living Environment

All Students64%
Students with disabilities53%
General population66%

Physics

All Studentsn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students75%
Students with disabilities11%
General population81%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 75% 19%
Hispanic 13% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
White N/A 51%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 61%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 39%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 18%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 38%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
Clubs
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Gym

Gifted & talented

College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School Leader's name
  • John Ashwood
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (716) 362-3187

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Core knowledge
  • Virtual school
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Career/college counseling
  • Remediation
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
School facilities
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer
  • Gym
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Track
  • Volleyball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Volleyball
  • drill team

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
Media arts
  • Video / Film production

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
School leaders can update this information here.

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888 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14209
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Phone: (716) 362-3188

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