Marathon High School vs. Cortland High School
Should I attend Marathon 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
Marathon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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 315 students in grades 7-12, Marathon 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and 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
7-12
9-12
Total Students
315 students
623 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3043 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#168 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
90-94%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
90-94%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
61
-
Grade 8 Students
63
-
Grade 9 Students
51
195
Grade 10 Students
53
156
Grade 11 Students
38
124
Grade 12 Students
49
141
Ungraded Students
-
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
95%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.10
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
