Cornwall Central High School vs. Newburgh Free Academy
Should you attend Cornwall Central High School or Newburgh Free Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cornwall Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Newburgh Free Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,027 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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,433 students in grades 9-12, Newburgh Free Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,027 students
3,433 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
279 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#1472 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
74%
Graduation Rate
96%
79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
252
969
Grade 10 Students
243
947
Grade 11 Students
270
716
Grade 12 Students
254
752
Ungraded Students
8
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
2%
% Hispanic
22%
57%
% Black
8%
22%
% White
61%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
