Cornwall Central High School
- Cornwall Central High School serves 1,105 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Cornwall Central High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Cornwall Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Cornwall Central High School's student population of 1,105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,105 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Cornwall Central High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Cornwall Central High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #71 out of 4239 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 98% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 98% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 27% |
| Black | 7% | 17% |
| White | 68% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.71 |
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| Graduation Rate | 95% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cornwall Central School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Cornwall Central High School is Kaplan Career Academy (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vails Gate Steam Academy (1.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Windsor Vails Gate Steam Academy Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 567 students
1.5 miles
400 Old Forge Hill Rd
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 563-7900 1.5 K-5 567 - New Windsor Kaplan Career Academy Special Education School
Grades: 7-12 | 63 students
1.9 miles
623 Blooming Grove Turnpike
New Windsor, NY 12553
(845) 522-8460 1.9 7-12 63 - Cornwall Willow Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 264 students
2.1 miles
67 Willow Ave
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009 2.1 K-4 264 - Cornwall Cornwall Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 526 students
2.2 miles
99 Lee Rd
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009 2.2 K-4 526 - Cornwall Cornwall Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 1,018 student
2.4 miles
122 Main St
Cornwall, NY 12518
(845) 534-8009 2.4 5-8 1,018
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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