Public School
Cornwall Central High School
- AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- New Windsor, NY
- 258 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- DiversityB+
- TeachersA-
- College PrepA-
- Clubs & ActivitiesA
- Health & SafetyA-
- AdministrationB+
- SportsA+
- FoodA
- Resources & FacilitiesA-
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- Cost of LivingC-
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingB-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$89,520
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,353
National
$949Median Home Value
$321,100
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 91%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.22 responses
Poll
- 86%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.22 responses
Students
Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,074
Free or Reduced Lunch
12%
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.25 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.25 responses
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.25 responses
Teachers
- 72%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.36 responses
- 89%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.36 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.36 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
$18,583/ year
National
$12,239- 79%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.42 responses
- 45%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.42 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.42 responses
Cornwall Central High School Reviews
258 reviews
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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.
Cornwall Central High School is a rather classic high school. There's a big fight every now and then. There are cliques, but not much is ever going to change that aspect of high school. There are some spectacular teachers who go above and beyond for their students, and some who simply read off of the board. We have "internships" for seniors, where students can sign up to help a teacher during one of their free periods. The student-teacher relationships can be strong if students want them to be. That being said, our guidance department is not very strong, unless you are lucky enough to get randomly assigned the counselor I have. Juniors aren't pushed to look for colleges they'd be interested in, which is an issue if you don't have parents or older siblings encouraging you. The course selection is also minimal, with very little classes to take that aren't the ones required by the state and the AP versions of them.