Top Rankings
Highland Falls Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 930 students in Highland Falls Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Highland Falls Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
930 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Highland Falls Central School District, which is ranked #536 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#507 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
10%
% Hispanic
34%
31%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
49%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,633 is higher than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,996 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$36,633
$31,371
Spending / Student
$39,996
$32,248
Best Highland Falls Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James I O'neill High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Morgan Rd
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-4914
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-4914
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Highland Falls Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | 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
Gr: 3-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
21 Morgan Rd
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-1008
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-1008
Gr: PK-2 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland Falls Central School District?
Highland Falls Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 930 students.
What is the rank of Highland Falls Central School District?
Highland Falls Central School District is ranked #536 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), 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?
49% of Highland Falls Central School District students are White, 34% 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 $39,996 is higher than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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