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Highland Falls Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 949 students in Highland Falls Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Highland Falls Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
949 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Highland Falls Central School District, which is ranked #385 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#377 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
296 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
29%
# Black Students
95 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
10%
16%
# White Students
493 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
52%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
46
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
48
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
55
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
67
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
107
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
87
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
114
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,900 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,195 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,900
$31,353
Spending / Student
$39,195
$32,230
Best Highland Falls Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James I O'neill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21 Morgan Rd
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-4914
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-4914
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Falls Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52 Mountain Ave
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-4761
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-4761
Grades: 3-8
| 324 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Montgomery Elementary School
Magnet School
21 Morgan Rd
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-1008
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-1008
Grades: PK-2
| 201 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland Falls Central School District?
Highland Falls Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 949 students.
What is the rank of Highland Falls Central School District?
Highland Falls Central School District is ranked #385 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Falls Central School District?
52% of Highland Falls Central School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highland Falls Central School District?
Highland Falls Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Highland Falls Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $39,195 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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