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Hornell Junior-senior High School

High School · Hornell City School District · Hornell, NY

A Hornell City School District high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

134 SENECA ST, Hornell, NY 14843

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-18.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-24.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation8.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$26,691
Chronic Absenteeism35.5%

Students at Hornell Junior-senior High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hornell Junior-senior 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low133/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,004

Median home value

$104,300

Median rent

$766/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

60.7%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14843; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
8.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arkport Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–124.5 mi456Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hornell City School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$26,691NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hornell Junior-senior High School is listed in HORNELL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hornell Junior-senior High School

Hornell Junior-senior High School is a public high school in Hornell, NY, part of Hornell City School District, serving approximately 608 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,063 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hornell Junior-senior High School

What grades does Hornell Junior-senior High School serve?

Hornell Junior-senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Hornell Junior-senior High School?

Hornell Junior-senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hornell Junior-senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hornell Junior-senior High School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hornell Junior-senior High School rank in NY?

Hornell Junior-senior High School ranks #4,063 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Hornell Junior-senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hornell Junior-senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Hornell Junior-senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hornell Junior-senior High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hornell Junior-senior High School a charter school?

No, Hornell Junior-senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hornell Junior-senior High School a Title I school?

No, Hornell Junior-senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hornell Junior-senior High School?

46.7% of students at Hornell Junior-senior 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
608
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Steuben County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 14843)
12,452
Area average commute
19.8 min
Area median age
43.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 14843; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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