Serving 456 students in grades 9-12, James I O'neill High School ranks in the top 30% 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 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James I O'neill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
James I O'neill High School's student population of 456 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James I O'neill High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James I O'neill High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#942 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
24%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
59%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James I O'neill High School's ranking?
James I O'neill High School is ranked #942 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are James I O'neill High School often compared to?
James I O'neill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kaplan Career Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of James I O'neill High School?
The graduation rate of James I O'neill High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend James I O'neill High School?
456 students attend James I O'neill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of James I O'neill High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James I O'neill High School?
James I O'neill High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does James I O'neill High School offer ?
James I O'neill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James I O'neill High School part of?
James I O'neill High School is part of Highland Falls Central School District.
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