Serving 650 students in grades 6-12, 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 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (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 650 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
650 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hornell Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hornell Junior-senior High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2804 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
5%
31%
Black
5%
15%
White
84%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hornell Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Hornell Junior-senior High School is ranked #2804 out of 4,346 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hornell Junior-senior High School?
650 students attend Hornell Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hornell Junior-senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, 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 6-12 (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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