Serving 592 students in grades 9-12, Cortland High School ranks in the top 20% 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 592 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Cortland High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cortland High School is 0.27, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cortland High School?
The graduation rate of Cortland High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cortland High School?
592 students attend Cortland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cortland High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cortland High School?
Cortland High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cortland High School offer ?
Cortland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cortland High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 592 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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