James I. O'Neill High School is a public high school in Highland Falls, New York and a part of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District.
Serving 409 students in grades 9-12, James I O'neill High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James I O'Neill High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 33.9 square miles in Highland Falls, NY. Typically, families can expect a 10 to 12-minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James I O'neill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
James I O'neill High School's student population of 409 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
409 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Average Class Size
21 students
School Rankings
James I O'neill High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James I O'neill High School is 0.57, 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
#474 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Gold
School Mascot
Raiders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James I O'neill High School's ranking?
James I O'neill High School is ranked #474 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are James I O'neill High School often compared to?
James I O'neill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kaplan Career Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of James I O'neill High School?
The graduation rate of James I O'neill High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend James I O'neill High School?
409 students attend James I O'neill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of James I O'neill High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James I O'neill High School?
James I O'neill High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does James I O'neill High School offer ?
James I O'neill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James I O'neill High School part of?
James I O'neill High School is part of Highland Falls Central School District.
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