Is Cornell High School a good school?

Cornell High School ranks in the bottom 12.8% of Pennsylvania high schools.

How many students attend Cornell High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Cornell High School.

What is the racial makeup of Cornell High School?

Students at Cornell High School are 49% White, 22% African American, 16% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Cornell High School?

Cornell High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cornell Elementary School

Cornell High School

Summary:

Cornell High School is a public high school located in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 241 students. Despite its relatively small size, the school faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, declining racial diversity, and high poverty levels among its student population.

Cornell High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on standardized tests, such as the PSSA and Keystone Exams, are significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 10.3% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%. Additionally, the school's student population has become less diverse over the past few years, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 60.08% in 2020-2021 to 48.96% in 2022-2023. Cornell High School also has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.31% to 87.9% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Carlynton Junior/Senior High School and Northgate Middle/High School, Cornell High School stands out as the lowest-performing. These nearby schools have significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower poverty levels. Despite the high per-student spending at Cornell High School, ranging from $22,779 to $28,642 over the past four years, the school has not shown any meaningful improvement in its academic performance or statewide ranking over the past 10 years, suggesting that the school may be struggling to effectively utilize its resources to drive student achievement.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1099 Maple St
Coraopolis, PA 15108

(412) 264-5010

District: Cornell School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
588^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,642

Feeder schools for Cornell High School:

Elementary:

Cornell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 241

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.0%

African American:

21.6%

Hispanic:

16.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cornell High School ranks worse than 70.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.64. (See more...)

Compare Details Cornell High School ranks worse than 87.2% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.08. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Cornell High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Cornell High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49%), African American (21.6%), Hispanic (16.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cornell High School is 9.2. (See more...)

Compare Cornell High School employs 26.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cornell High School is $28,642.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cornell High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornell High School 627^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Cornell High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornell High School 588^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Cornell High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Cornell School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornell School District 473^rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cornell High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Cornell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2011	37.44	623^rd	825	24.5%
2012	44.08	571^st	834	31.5%
2013	36.74	560^th	758	26.1%
2014	32.31	554^th	728	23.9%
2015	25.56	624^th	835	25.3%
2016	33.29	597^th	870	31.4%
2017	30.09	614^th	877	30.0%
2018	24.91	635^th	861	26.2%
2019	18.26	699^th	891	21.5%
2021	19.25	630^th	797	21.0%
2022	27.30	626^th	883	29.1%
2023	28.64	627^th	893	29.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cornell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.78	514^th	874	41.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Cornell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.27	513^th	681	24.7%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cornell High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Cornell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2011	24.74	558^th	660	15.5%
2012	34.10	511^th	664	23.0%
2013	28.65	492^nd	591	16.8%
2014	34.56	441^st	580	24.0%
2015	38.29	497^th	680	26.9%
2016	39.37	497^th	677	26.6%
2017	23.84	532^nd	663	19.8%
2018	15.69	567^th	673	15.8%
2019	23.02	561^st	693	19.0%
2021	25.23	444^th	537	17.3%
2022	20.60	527^th	634	16.9%
2023	12.08	588^th	674	12.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cornell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.14	536^th	652	17.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Cornell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.67	564^th	577	2.3%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Cornell High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	246	52	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	37	340
2011	235	51	0	1	0	0	47	0	334
2012	218	33	0	4	0	0	53	0	308
2013	207	34	0	4	1	0	42	0	288
2014	204	44	0	4	1	0	42	0	295
2015	188	42	0	10	0	0	44	0	284
2016	186	46	1	8	0	0	42	0	283
2017	191	52	1	18	0	0	41	0	303
2018	166	48	1	18	0	0	37	0	270
2019	172	40	1	15	0	0	35	0	263
2020	160	42	1	25	0	0	40	0	268
2021	149	39	0	27	0	0	33	0	248
2022	144	48	1	31	0	0	32	0	256
2023	118	52	1	39	0	0	31	0	241

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

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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 Cornell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	340	30.2	11.2	63
2011	334	31.7	10.5	64.1
2012	308	27.7	11.0	59.7
2013	288	25.4	11.3	56.9
2014	295	26.4	11.1	65.1
2015	284	26.0	10.9	62.3
2016	283	26.0	10.8	100
2017	303	27.4	11.0	n/a
2018	270	25.9	10.4	89.3
2019	263	28.9	9.1	87.8
2020	268	28.4	9.4	n/a
2021	248	27.1	9.1	87.9
2022	256	27.1	9.4	87.1
2023	241	26.1	9.2	86.3

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 Cornell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	340	30.2	11.2	63
2011	334	31.7	10.5	64.1
2012	308	27.7	11.0	59.7
2013	288	25.4	11.3	56.9
2014	295	26.4	11.1	65.1
2015	284	26.0	10.9	62.3
2016	283	26.0	10.8	100
2017	303	27.4	11.0	n/a
2018	270	25.9	10.4	89.3
2019	263	28.9	9.1	87.8
2020	268	28.4	9.4	n/a
2021	248	27.1	9.1	87.9
2022	256	27.1	9.4	87.1
2023	241	26.1	9.2	86.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cornell High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,444 (6.3%)	$21,335 (93.7%)	$22,779
2020	$1,280 (5.5%)	$22,012 (94.5%)	$23,292
2021	$2,266 (8.8%)	$23,501 (91.2%)	$25,767
2022	$1,810 (6.3%)	$26,832 (93.7%)	$28,642

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cornell High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 699^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 627^th of 893 Middle schools	8.2%
Ranks 561^st of 693 High schools	Ranks 588^th of 674 High schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Cornell High School)	15.2	18.7	3.5%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cornell High School)	42.2	37.6	4.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Cornell High School)	5.9	2.8	3.1%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Cornell High School)	35.3	41.7	6.4%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cornell High School)	29.4	44.5	15.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Cornell High School)	32.6	38.1	5.5%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	36.2	27.1%
11th Grade Biology (Cornell High School)	50	21.2	28.8%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Cornell High School)	50	39.4	10.6%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%
All Grades Math (Cornell High School)	11.3	10.3	1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Cornell High School)	35.3	41.7	6.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cornell High School)	36.7	41.2	4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	263	241	8.4%
African American	40	52	30%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	15	39	160%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	172	118	31.4%
Two or More Races	35	31	11.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.8%	86.3%	1.5%

Schools Near Cornell High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cornell High School	Public	7-12	1099 Maple St	Coraopolis	15108	Allegheny County	Cornell School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 264-5010	241	26	9.2	86.3%	118 (49.0%)	52 (21.6%)	39 (16.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (12.9%)	12.1	588^th of 674 public high schools	12.8%		20.6	527^th of 634 public high schools	16.9%	61		21.2	39.4	18.7	2.8	10.3	41.7	41.7	37.6	44.5	41.2	$28,642	$1,810	$26,832
Moon Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	8353 University Blvd	Moon Township	15108	Allegheny County	Moon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 264-9440	1,218	89	13.6	20.0%	900 (73.9%)	68 (5.6%)	105 (8.6%)	57 (4.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (7.0%)	79.2	116^th of 674 public high schools	82.8%		78.2	127^th of 634 public high schools	80.0%	11	37.4	66.0	80.4									$18,291	$371	$17,920
Montour High School	Public	9-12	223 Clever Rd	Mc Kees Rocks	15136	Allegheny County	Montour School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 490-6500	936	60	15.5	20.1%	808 (86.3%)	48 (5.1%)	28 (3.0%)	11 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.3%)	68.7	219^th of 674 public high schools	67.5%		74.1	175^th of 634 public high schools	72.4%	44	51.3	47.3	73.2									$22,696	$764	$21,932
Quaker Valley High School	Public	9-12	625 Beaver St	Leetsdale	15056	Allegheny County	Quaker Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 749-6000	581	54	10.8	18.2%	491 (84.5%)	21 (3.6%)	18 (3.1%)	11 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.5%)	91.7	28^th of 674 public high schools	95.8%		72.5	192^nd of 634 public high schools	69.7%	164	64.7	76.8	83.8									$24,375	$639	$23,736
Parkway West Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	7101 Steubenville Pike	Oakdale	15071	Allegheny County	Parkway West Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(412) 923-1772	7	31	.2		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Avonworth High School	Public	9-12	304 Josephs Lane	Pittsburgh	15237	Allegheny County	Avonworth School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 366-6360	564	50	11.2	11.3%	494 (87.6%)	11 (2.0%)	32 (5.7%)	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.0%)	73.9	164^th of 674 public high schools	75.7%		59.7	296^th of 634 public high schools	53.3%	132	35.3	53.2	86.2									$16,638	$147	$16,491
Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1105 Valley St	Mc Kees Rocks	15136	Allegheny County	Sto-Rox School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 771-3213	517	33	15.5	92.5%	129 (25.0%)	300 (58.0%)	16 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (13.9%)	4.6	647^th of 674 public high schools	4.0%		3.4	613^th of 634 public high schools	3.3%	34	2.4	4.2	28.0	2.9	0.0	1.5	9.5	9.5	11.5	9.0	10.3	$23,824	$3,044	$20,780
Northgate Middle/High School	Public	7-12	589 Union Ave	Pittsburgh	15202	Allegheny County	Northgate School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 732-3300	456	36	12.7	84.9%	296 (64.9%)	91 (20.0%)	21 (4.6%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (8.8%)	27.7	516^th of 674 public high schools	23.4%		75.9	157^th of 634 public high schools	75.2%	359	7.9	39.3	50.9	30.1	14.3	21.8	55.2	55.2	55.3	50.0	52.6	$22,942	$444	$22,497
West Allegheny Senior High School	Public	9-12	205 W Allegheny Rd	Imperial	15126	Allegheny County	West Allegheny School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 695-5245	997	61	16.4	23.2%	885 (88.8%)	34 (3.4%)	24 (2.4%)	19 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.5%)	87.3	60^th of 674 public high schools	91.1%		82.7	86^th of 634 public high schools	86.4%	26	56.0	73.1	80.0									$17,301	$929	$16,372
Ambridge Area High School	Public	9-12	909 Duss Avenue	Ambridge	15003	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 266-2833	733	38	19.3	92.2%	531 (72.4%)	131 (17.9%)	26 (3.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.5%)	38.5	462^nd of 674 public high schools	31.5%		58.4	313^th of 634 public high schools	50.6%	149	21.7	31.8	64.9									$14,736	$1,935	$12,801

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