Highland Falls Central School District

The Highland Falls Central School District in New York operates three schools: one high school, one middle school, and one elementary school. The district serves a diverse student population, with a mix of white, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students across the schools.

The standout school in the district is James I O'Neill High School, which boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.8% and a low dropout rate of 1.7%. The school also has a strong student-teacher ratio of 9.5 and the highest per-student spending at $22,506. In contrast, Fort Montgomery Elementary School has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 51.74%, suggesting potential socioeconomic challenges at the elementary level.

The Highland Falls Intermediate School stands out for its consistent performance, maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in grades 4-8. However, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates in these subjects are significantly lower, indicating potential challenges at the elementary level that may be impacting student preparedness for the middle grades.