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 433 students in grades 9-12, James I O'neill High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- 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 433 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
James I O'neill High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#284 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
28%
30%
Black
8%
16%
White
59%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raiders
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James I O'neill High School's ranking?
James I O'neill High School is ranked #284 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend James I O'neill High School?
433 students attend James I O'neill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of James I O'neill High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% 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 10:1, 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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