Very Good
#908 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 19% in state
Cortland High School
High School · Cortland City School District · Cortland, NY
A Cortland City School District high school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8 VALLEY VIEW DR, Cortland, NY 13045
- Math 92% proficient (2021)
- Reading 92% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cortland High School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 92% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cortland High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,198/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cortland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,028
Median home value
$162,700
Median rent
$905/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
58%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Homer Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Mcgraw Secondary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–12 | 4.0 mi | 266 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cortland City School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $27,076NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cortland High School is listed in CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cortland High School
Cortland High School is a public high school in Cortland, NY, part of Cortland City School District, serving approximately 592 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #908 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cortland High School
What grades does Cortland High School serve?
Cortland High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cortland High School?
Cortland High School has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cortland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cortland High School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cortland High School rank in NY?
Cortland High School ranks #908 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Cortland High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cortland High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cortland High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cortland High School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Cortland High School a charter school?
No, Cortland High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cortland High School a Title I school?
No, Cortland High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cortland High School?
44.9% of students at Cortland High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cortland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (607) 758-4100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 13045)
- 28,388
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 13045; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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