- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Windsor, NY
Cornwall Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Cornwall Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360843000642
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornwall Central High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in New Windsor · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornwall Central High School has class sizes larger than 77% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornwall Central High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in New Windsor, NY.
School address
District: Cornwall Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360843000642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Cornwall Central High School held near 1,022 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.1 → 76.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 360843000642 · New Windsor, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,010 enr · 13.6:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cornwall Middle School (905 students)
Cornwall Central High School held near 1,022 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.1 → 76.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Cornwall Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cornwall Central High School
1,010 students
- Cornwall Middl
Cornwall Middle School
905 students
- Cornwall Eleme
Cornwall Elementary School
595 students
- Cornwall-on-Hu 239
Cornwall-on-Hudson Elementary School
239 students
- Willow Avenue 236
Willow Avenue Elementary School
236 students
What this shows Cornwall Central High School reports 1,010 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornwall Central High School compares
Cornwall Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,010
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in New York - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,103
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
African American 7.8%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Cornwall Central High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Cornwall Central School District reports $24,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cornwall Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cornwall Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornwall-on-Hudson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornwall Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,010 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cornwall Central High School
How many students attend Cornwall Central High School?
Cornwall Central High School has 1,010 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Windsor, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,027 (2022-23) → 1,022 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornwall Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornwall Central High School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cornwall Central High School?
17.9% of students at Cornwall Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornwall Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Cornwall Central High School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in New Windsor, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornwall Central High School?
Cornwall Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cornwall Central High School rank among public schools in New Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornwall Central High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in New Windsor, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Windsor on the city page.
What other schools are in Cornwall Central School District?
Besides Cornwall Central High School, Cornwall Central School District also operates Cornwall Middle School (905 students), Cornwall Elementary School (595 students), and Cornwall-on-Hudson Elementary School (239 students). See the Cornwall Central School District district page for the complete list.