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Cornwall Central School District

Cornwall Central High School

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  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • New Windsor, NY
  • 264 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      A-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Cornwall Central High School is a highly rated, public school located in New Windsor, NY. It has 1,085 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 97% of students are at least proficient in math and 99% in reading.
    Address
    10 Dragon Dr
    New Windsor, NY 12553
    Telephone
    (845) 534-8009
    Website
    cchs.cornwallschools.com
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    Cornwall Central High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    99%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    97%
    Average Graduation Rate
    96%
    Average SAT
    1230
    332 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    65 responses
    AP Enrollment
    16%
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    Living in the Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      C+
    Median Household Income
    $77,750
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,328
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $244,600
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    87%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.23 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.23 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 77 responses
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    • Drama Productions
      18%
    • Football Games
      17%
    • Spirit Week
      17%
    • Pep Rallies.
      16%
    • Cornwall Crazies!
      12%
    • School concerts
      6%
    • Breast Cancer Awareness Day
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,085
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    0%
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.26 responses
    77%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.26 responses
    92%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.26 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $93,727
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    5.3%
    70%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.37 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.37 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.37 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $21,210/ year
    National
    $12,239
    79%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.43 responses
    44%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.43 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.43 responses
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    Cornwall High school has been a great experience for me. There have been great teachers and role models over the years, and I’ve enjoyed my time here. Although, this is an awesome school it is sometimes hard to fit in here if you’re not the majority, which is caucasian. I think we need to have more clubs and days where we can celebrate our heritage and not feel like an outcast for not being like everybody else.
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    CCHS strives to equally meet the areas of academics, athletics, and art. There are many AP and honors classes offered with a variety of electives and options. There are some great teachers but most of them are average. Our athletics department is very strong and probably what stands out most about the school. Recently our football team won the state championship. While there is less focus on art the department has vastly improved over the past few years. There is a variety of interesting clubs to join as well.
    Cornwall Central High School is an amazing institution run by an exceptional staff. It is clear that all of the teachers and administrators truly want all of the students to succeed as best they can. That being said, there are also a number of clear issues. First the selection of classes is too small. There are a number of AP classes (computer science, Spanish, calculus BC, etc.) that I feel should be offered so that students have more opportunities to get credit while also learning with an instructor. There is also a clear bias with funding that needs to be addressed. My junior year a physics teacher had to teach using a projector that looked like it was from the 80s, but the football team with 40 kids on it gets 2 new sets of uniforms a year. Overall it's a good school, but it could be a lot better.