Cornwall Central High School
- Cornwall Central High School serves 1,093 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Cornwall Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Cornwall Central High School's student population of 1,093 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,093 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 65 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cornwall Central High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cornwall Central High School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #116 out of 4,239 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥99% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 26% |
| Black | 8% | 17% |
| White | 69% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | n/a |
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| Graduation Rate | 96% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cornwall Central School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cornwall Central High School is Kaplan Career Academy (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kaplan Career Academy (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vails Gate Steam Academy (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Windsor Vails Gate Steam Academy Grades: K-5 | 570 students
1.5 miles
400 Old Forge Hill Rd
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845)563-7900 1.5 K-5 570 - New Windsor Kaplan Career Academy Special Education School
Grades: 7-12 | 69 students
1.9 miles
623 Blooming Grove Turnpike
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845)522-8460 1.9 7-12 69 - Cornwall Willow Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 268 students
2.1 miles
67 Willow Ave
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845)534-8009 2.1 K-4 268 - Cornwall Cornwall Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 517 students
2.2 miles
99 Lee Rd
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845)534-8009 2.2 K-4 517 - Cornwall Cornwall Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 1056 students
2.4 miles
122 Main St
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845)534-8009 2.4 5-8 1056
School Reviews
| 5 This district and school are great! Way better than oniel. Everyone is very accepting of new students. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Immad |
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