Cornell High School

1099 Maple St
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 241 students in grades 7-12, Cornell High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cornell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Cornell High School's student population of 241 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
241 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Cornell High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornell High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2171 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cornell High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cornell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cornell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cornell High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Cornell High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
16%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cornell High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cornell High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Cornell High School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Cornell High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cornell High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Cornell High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Cornell High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cornell High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cornell High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cornell High School's ranking?
Cornell High School is ranked #2171 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cornell High School often compared to?
Cornell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clairton Middle School High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cornell High School?
The graduation rate of Cornell High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cornell High School?
241 students attend Cornell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Cornell High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cornell High School?
Cornell High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cornell High School offer ?
Cornell High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cornell High School part of?
Cornell High School is part of Cornell School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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