James I O'Neill High School

Summary:

James I O'Neill High School is a public high school located in Fort Montgomery, NY, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 424 students. The school is part of the Highland Falls Central School District, which is ranked 513 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

James I O'Neill High School has consistently ranked in the top 50% of New York high schools over the past decade, with a current statewide ranking of 511 out of 1,242 schools. The school's performance on Regents/Common Core exams is generally above the state average, particularly in subjects like English Language Arts, Global History and Geography, and U.S. History and Government. However, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.6% to 37.8% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. This may be contributing to the school's fluctuating dropout rate, which has ranged from 1.7% to 10% in recent years, higher than the state's average.

When compared to nearby high schools, James I O'Neill High School generally performs better than Peekskill High School, which is ranked in the bottom 20% of New York high schools, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Haldane High School, Lakeland High School, and Cornwall Central High School. The school also has a relatively high proportion of military-connected students, ranking in the top 50% of New York high schools in this category, which may be due to its proximity to nearby military installations.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 21 Morgan Rd
       Fort Montgomery, NY  10922


(845) 446-4914

District: Highland Falls Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
511th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,506 Help


Feeder schools for James I O'Neill High School:

Elementary:    Fort Montgomery Elementary School
Middle:    Highland Falls Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  424

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.8%
Hispanic:
27.6%
African American:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.7% Help


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Compare Details James I O'Neill High School ranks better than 58.9% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.83. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at James I O'Neill High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.8%), Hispanic (27.6%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James I O'Neill High School is 9.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James I O'Neill High School is $22,506.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James I O'Neill High School:

SchoolDigger ranks James I O'Neill High School 511th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See James I O'Neill High School in the ranking list.)

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Highland Falls Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Falls Central School District 513th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James I O'Neill High School

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Rank History for all students at James I O'Neill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 57.89 445th 935 52.4%
2006 54.17 549th 986 44.3%
2007 50.08 625th 1002 37.6%
2008 63.87 372nd 1027 63.8%
2009 65.12 343rd 1086 68.4%
2010 64.09 376th 1117 66.3%
2011 67.84 308th 1165 73.6%
2012 62.13 493rd 1198 58.8%
2013 66.58 418th 1217 65.7%
2014 63.89 399th 1237 67.7%
2015 62.06 415th 1255 66.9%
2016 65.12 334th 1255 73.4%
2017 61.94 423rd 1221 65.4%
2018 60.47 520th 1210 57.0%
2019 60.72 528th 1207 56.3%
2022 62.58 458th 1190 61.5%
2023 57.67 551st 1228 55.1%
2024 60.83 511th 1242 58.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James I O'Neill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.80 384th 546 29.7%
2019 50.28 229th 565 59.5%
2024 28.65 508th 637 20.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James I O'Neill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.57 704th 1095 35.7%
2019 34.08 746th 1132 34.1%
2022 51.35 422nd 1038 59.3%
2023 43.19 576th 1130 49.0%
2024 51.76 461st 1144 59.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James I O'Neill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.23 730th 1154 36.7%
2019 30.74 850th 1179 27.9%
2022 43.22 634th 1101 42.4%
2023 39.43 703rd 1155 39.1%
2024 43.72 648th 1170 44.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at James I O'Neill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.49 65th 498 86.9%
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Rank History for Female students at James I O'Neill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.16 563rd 1176 52.1%
2019 57.04 574th 1193 51.9%
2022 58.60 505th 1155 56.3%
2023 56.71 550th 1197 54.1%
2024 58.74 523rd 1219 57.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at James I O'Neill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.67 2nd 7 71.4%
2019 60.11 2nd 6 66.7%
2022 64.05 2nd 6 66.7%
2023 62.95 7th 15 53.3%
2024 61.03 7th 13 46.2%
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Rank History for Male students at James I O'Neill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.55 454th 1176 61.4%
2019 62.66 462nd 1190 61.2%
2022 65.72 373rd 1154 67.7%
2023 58.03 520th 1191 56.3%
2024 60.45 487th 1211 59.8%
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Rank History for African American students at James I O'Neill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.05 280th 679 58.8%
2019 51.23 306th 686 55.4%
2022 67.92 143rd 593 75.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James I O'Neill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.72 408th 791 48.4%
2019 39.60 480th 815 41.1%
2022 51.96 332nd 760 56.3%
2023 46.02 409th 851 51.9%
2024 52.77 360th 865 58.4%
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Rank History for White students at James I O'Neill High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.58 287th 765 62.5%
2019 60.97 281st 793 64.6%
2022 62.07 236th 738 68.0%
2023 58.57 303rd 776 61.0%
2024 57.48 338th 781 56.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for James I O'Neill High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 522 31 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1990 417 58 5 29 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1991 411 52 4 31 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1992 421 42 14 26 2 n/a n/a 0 505
1993 442 44 13 17 2 n/a n/a 0 518
1994 423 35 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1995 501 63 7 31 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1996 501 63 7 31 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1997 487 61 6 30 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1998 530 63 5 29 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1999 490 75 15 49 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2000 510 81 18 39 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2001 538 97 15 48 0 n/a n/a 0 698
2002 456 88 25 45 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2003 456 88 25 45 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2004 473 84 23 48 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2005 461 68 21 60 0 n/a n/a 0 610
2006 449 78 20 87 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2007 391 99 14 98 2 n/a n/a 0 604
2008 461 41 12 60 3 n/a n/a 4 581
2009 425 49 4 81 0 n/a n/a 15 574
2010 399 54 11 75 0 n/a n/a 1 540
2011 327 60 16 84 0 0 0 0 487
2012 322 55 8 94 0 4 8 0 491
2013 294 53 16 87 0 3 16 0 469
2014 291 52 19 80 0 0 21 0 463
2015 320 44 16 94 1 0 22 0 497
2016 297 40 16 99 0 0 26 0 478
2017 325 48 10 83 0 4 23 0 493
2018 309 52 5 90 1 4 17 0 478
2019 319 53 6 103 0 5 20 0 506
2020 302 36 5 108 0 3 23 0 477
2021 289 43 2 105 1 2 26 0 468
2022 268 48 4 111 1 1 23 0 456
2023 245 39 6 117 1 0 16 0 424

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James I O'Neill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 569 40.0 14.2 n/a
1990 509 41.9 12.1 n/a
1991 498 34.2 14.5 n/a
1992 505 31.2 16.1 n/a
1993 518 31.6 16.4 n/a
1994 476 34.3 13.9 3.4
1995 602 39.2 15.4 6.3
1996 602 39.2 15.4 6.3
1997 584 39.0 15.0 5.1
1998 627 40.8 15.4 7.7
1999 629 41.2 15.3 7.2
2000 648 45.6 14.2 12
2001 698 50.6 13.8 12.9
2002 614 41.8 14.7 15.5
2003 614 41.8 14.7 15.5
2004 628 n/a n/a n/a
2005 610 46.6 13.1 22.6
2006 635 45.0 14.1 19.1
2007 604 45.4 13.3 11.6
2008 581 42.4 13.7 11.1
2009 574 42.4 13.5 9.1
2010 540 43.4 12.4 13
2011 487 38.6 12.6 14.2
2012 491 41.6 11.8 16.9
2013 469 44.0 10.6 16.4
2014 463 43.0 10.7 17.3
2015 497 39.0 12.7 17.1
2016 478 41.0 11.6 25.5
2017 493 38.3 12.8 21.5
2018 478 40.0 11.9 25.9
2019 506 44.3 11.4 23.3
2020 477 44.7 10.6 25.6
2021 468 45.3 10.3 26.3
2022 456 46.8 9.7 25.9
2023 424 44.3 9.5 29.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James I O'Neill High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 569 40.0 14.2 n/a
1990 509 41.9 12.1 n/a
1991 498 34.2 14.5 n/a
1992 505 31.2 16.1 n/a
1993 518 31.6 16.4 n/a
1994 476 34.3 13.9 3.4
1995 602 39.2 15.4 6.3
1996 602 39.2 15.4 6.3
1997 584 39.0 15.0 5.1
1998 627 40.8 15.4 7.7
1999 629 41.2 15.3 7.2
2000 648 45.6 14.2 12
2001 698 50.6 13.8 12.9
2002 614 41.8 14.7 15.5
2003 614 41.8 14.7 15.5
2004 628 n/a n/a n/a
2005 610 46.6 13.1 22.6
2006 635 45.0 14.1 19.1
2007 604 45.4 13.3 11.6
2008 581 42.4 13.7 11.1
2009 574 42.4 13.5 9.1
2010 540 43.4 12.4 13
2011 487 38.6 12.6 14.2
2012 491 41.6 11.8 16.9
2013 469 44.0 10.6 16.4
2014 463 43.0 10.7 17.3
2015 497 39.0 12.7 17.1
2016 478 41.0 11.6 25.5
2017 493 38.3 12.8 21.5
2018 478 40.0 11.9 25.9
2019 506 44.3 11.4 23.3
2020 477 44.7 10.6 25.6
2021 468 45.3 10.3 26.3
2022 456 46.8 9.7 25.9
2023 424 44.3 9.5 29.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.2%0.4%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.2%99.6%
201499.1%0.7%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.1%
201599.4%0.6%0.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201698.3%1.5%0.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%
201799.0%0.8%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201897.9%0.8%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201997.8%0.0%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.2%
202099.6%0.0%99.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James I O'Neill High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $47 (0.3%) $15,588 (99.7%) $15,635
2020 $05 (0.0%) $16,378 (100.0%) $16,384
2021 $74 (0.4%) $19,478 (99.6%) $19,552
2022 $508 (2.7%) $18,564 (97.3%) $19,072
2023 $2,603 (11.6%) $19,903 (88.4%) $22,506

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James I O'Neill High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 528th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 551st of 1228 High schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (James I O'Neill High School)76.979.4
 2.5%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Highland Falls Central School District)7979.3
 0.3%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (James I O'Neill High School)7552.2
 22.8%
   End of Course Chemistry (Highland Falls Central School District)7552.2
 22.8%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (James I O'Neill High School)87.760.8
 26.9%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Highland Falls Central School District)87.760.8
 26.9%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (James I O'Neill High School)91.783.7
 8%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Highland Falls Central School District)90.581.4
 9.1%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (James I O'Neill High School)8863.8
 24.2%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Highland Falls Central School District)8863.8
 24.2%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (James I O'Neill High School)60.555.8
 4.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (Highland Falls Central School District)60.556.4
 4.1%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (James I O'Neill High School)83.880.7
 3%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Highland Falls Central School District)83.879.5
 4.3%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (James I O'Neill High School)63.259.5
 3.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (Highland Falls Central School District)66.263.3
 2.9%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (James I O'Neill High School)10075
 25%
   End of Course Physics (Highland Falls Central School District)10075
 25%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (James I O'Neill High School)85.788
 2.2%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Highland Falls Central School District)84.586.4
 1.9%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students506424
 16.2%
African American5339
 26.4%
American Indian01
Asian66
Hispanic103117
 13.6%
Pacific Islander50
 100%
White319245
 23.2%
Two or More Races2016
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.3%29.7%
 6.4%


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James I O'Neill High School ranks 511th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 424 students attended James I O'Neill High School.

James I O'Neill High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fort Montgomery Elementary School
Middle : Highland Falls Intermediate School

Students at James I O'Neill High School are 58% White, 28% Hispanic, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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