Serving 1,022 students in grades 9-12, Cornwall Central 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 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 1,022 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 96% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Cornwall Central High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornwall Central High School is 0.61, 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.
Cornwall Central High School is ranked #125 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cornwall Central High School often compared to?
Cornwall Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newburgh Free Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cornwall Central High School?
The graduation rate of Cornwall Central High School is 96%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cornwall Central High School?
1,022 students attend Cornwall Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cornwall Central High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cornwall Central High School?
Cornwall Central High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cornwall Central High School offer ?
Cornwall Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cornwall Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,022 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 96% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
