Cornwall Central High School serves 1,064 students in grades 9-12.
Cornwall Central High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,064 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cornwall Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cornwall Central High School's student population of 1,064 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,064 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cornwall Central High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cornwall Central High School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
62%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornwall Central High School's ranking?
Cornwall Central High School is ranked #386 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cornwall Central High School?
The graduation rate of Cornwall Central High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Cornwall Central High School?
1,064 students attend Cornwall Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cornwall Central High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cornwall Central High School?
Cornwall Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cornwall Central High School offer ?
Cornwall Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cornwall Central High School part of?
Cornwall Central High School is part of Cornwall Central School District.
School Reviews
5 5/12/2014
This district and school are great! Way better than oniel. Everyone is very accepting of new students.
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