Homer Senior High School vs. Cortland High School
Should I attend Homer Senior High School or Cortland High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Homer Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Cortland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 584 students in grades 9-12, Homer Senior High School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 623 students in grades 9-12, Cortland High School ranks in the top 5% 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 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
584 students
623 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#168 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
90-94%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
90-94%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
153
195
Grade 10 Students
138
156
Grade 11 Students
142
124
Grade 12 Students
147
141
Ungraded Students
4
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
94%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%