Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept serves 16 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept's student population of 16 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 97% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
16 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
10%

Hispanic
n/a
30%

Black
81%
16%

White
19%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
83%

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept?
The graduation rate of Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept?
16 students attend Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept students are Black, and 19% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept?
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept offer ?
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept part of?
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept is part of Syracuse City School District.
In what neighborhood is Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept located?
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept is located in the Pine Hills neighborhood of Albany, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Pine Hills.
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