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Oriskany Junior/Senior High School

Public | 7-12 | 310 students

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Posted October 4, 2007

this school is great. it has a variety of clubs activities and sports teams you could participate in. walking thru the halls you see people you know at least a little bit, and if not you at least recognize those people. i enjoy knowing who everyone is. OCS treats everyone the same way no matter if your the all star athlete or the trouble-maker. the teachers are easy to talk to and they support you. they give you a smile and say hey when you pass thru the hallway. every one of the classes you take makes it possible to turn that grade that youre unhappy with into one that you are satisfied with. this school is a great opportunity to be a part of and it gives you great opportunities to go forth and be succesful in the future. i am extremely happy with my school and everything it represents.
—Submitted by Liz Horan, a student


Posted January 29, 2006

I am an alumni of ocs, my time at oriskany was part of the best years of my life... However... I believe oriskany is weak in math, myself and many of my classmates that went on to four year schools were all place in remedial classes for the first semester.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted November 17, 2005

I am a current student in this school, and its a good school.
—Submitted by John Doe, a student


Posted November 3, 2005

Extra Curriculars: Band, Jazz Band, instrumental Lessons, Chorus,Students Against Destructive Descisions (SADD), Teen Aids Task Force, Key Club, Spanish/French Club, Mathletics, Science Club, Jr./Sr. National Honors Society, Golf Sports: Girls Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Boys All of the above + football. Approx Avg Class Size 65-70. Other- Last year (2005) Oriskany sent it's first student onto Harvard! Located in a small town with a big History Language Classes- Spanish and French (8 gr. & up), Later some are allowed to take sign language.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 26, 2005

Small classes provide excellent one-on-one with students, oriskany has always brought special care for children with special needs.
—Submitted by Eileen Smith, a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
46%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

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

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%
Earth Science

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

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

5 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

28 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
Global History and Geography

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

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%
Integrated Algebra

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

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

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

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

21 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
U.S. History and Government

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

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
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 Students71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

English

All Students89%
Students with disabilities80%
General population92%

French

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Geometry

All Students97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students89%
Students with disabilities78%
General population92%

Integrated Algebra

All Students96%
Students with disabilities91%
General population96%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students96%
Students with disabilities85%
General population100%

Physics

All Students93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population93%

Spanish

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

U.S. History and Government

All Students94%
Students with disabilities70%
General population100%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 51%
Black 2% 19%
Hispanic 1% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 8%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 19%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 88%N/A76%
Female 87%N/A79%
Male 88%N/A71%
Economically disadvantaged 79%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 90%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 70%N/A56%
General-Education students 95%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

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

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 14%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 2%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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1312 Utica St
Oriskany, NY 13424
Phone: (315) 768-7821

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