Serving 608 students in grades 7-12, Hornell Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hornell Junior-senior High School's student population of 608 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Hornell Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hornell Junior-senior High School is 0.27, 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
#2739 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
85%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hornell Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Hornell Junior-senior High School is ranked #2739 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hornell Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Hornell Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haverling Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hornell Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hornell Junior-senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hornell Junior-senior High School?
608 students attend Hornell Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Hornell Junior-senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hornell Junior-senior High School?
Hornell Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hornell Junior-senior High School offer ?
Hornell Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hornell Junior-senior High School part of?
Hornell Junior-senior High School is part of Hornell City School District.
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