Cortland High School

Public 9-12

 8 Valley View Dr
       Cortland, NY  13045-3296


(607) 758-4100

District: Cortland City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
528th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,170 Help


Feeder schools for Cortland High School:

Elementary:    Fe Smith Intermediate School
    Franklyn S Barry Primary School
Middle:    Cortland Junior High School
    Randall Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  596

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.7%
Two or more races:
7.7%
Hispanic:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.9% Help


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Compare Details Cortland High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Cortland High School ranks better than 57% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.31. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Cortland High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 (84.7%), two or more races (7.7%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cortland High School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cortland High School is $14,170.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cortland High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Cortland High School 528th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Cortland High School in the ranking list.)

Cortland City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cortland City School District 665th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cortland High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.86 460th 1095 58.0%
2007 63.28 484th 1123 56.9%
2008 62.33 564th 1185 52.4%
2009 66.85 511th 1224 58.3%
2010 66.05 487th 1243 60.8%
2011 66.00 486th 1295 62.5%
2012 58.03 618th 1337 53.8%
2013 48.41 681st 1373 50.4%
2014 39.40 856th 1401 38.9%
2015 35.73 922nd 1407 34.5%
2016 41.35 823rd 1429 42.4%
2017 40.65 859th 1455 41.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Cortland High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Cortland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.93 409th 935 56.3%
2006 58.55 475th 986 51.8%
2007 62.28 400th 1002 60.1%
2008 62.26 416th 1027 59.5%
2009 58.66 481st 1086 55.7%
2010 65.19 346th 1117 69.0%
2011 59.93 500th 1165 57.1%
2012 60.71 531st 1198 55.7%
2013 73.09 249th 1217 79.5%
2014 70.11 255th 1237 79.4%
2015 58.23 502nd 1255 60.0%
2016 56.14 540th 1255 57.0%
2017 52.24 600th 1221 50.9%
2018 58.43 560th 1210 53.7%
2019 60.77 526th 1207 56.4%
2021 53.33 285th 519 45.1%
2022 65.95 387th 1190 67.5%
2023 59.31 528th 1228 57.0%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Cortland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.19 132nd 157 15.9%
2019 27.87 142nd 165 13.9%
2022 33.59 158th 212 25.5%
2023 32.68 204th 272 25.0%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Cortland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.94 727th 1095 33.6%
2019 25.16 888th 1132 21.6%
2022 36.97 619th 1038 40.4%
2023 34.98 716th 1130 36.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Cortland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.21 583rd 1154 49.5%
2019 53.11 561st 1179 52.4%
2021 36.72 211th 289 27.0%
2022 51.02 523rd 1101 52.5%
2023 43.85 635th 1155 45.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Cortland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.67 559th 1176 52.5%
2019 60.80 514th 1193 56.9%
2021 41.49 195th 290 32.8%
2022 65.93 381st 1155 67.0%
2023 56.66 551st 1197 54.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Cortland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.47 524th 1176 55.4%
2019 59.41 524th 1190 56.0%
2021 64.10 117th 354 66.9%
2022 63.47 417th 1154 63.9%
2023 61.52 466th 1191 60.9%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Cortland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.61 15th 679 97.8%
2019 77.77 79th 686 88.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Cortland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.41 159th 815 80.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Cortland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.15 539th 765 29.5%
2019 43.89 495th 793 37.6%
2021 42.27 93rd 133 30.1%
2022 47.38 418th 738 43.4%
2023 40.66 499th 776 35.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

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Too much nepotism, and management suck holes.. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cortland High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1256 14 17 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1295
1990 1270 12 13 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1300
1991 1290 24 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1339
1992 1251 21 19 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1302
1993 1305 27 21 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1373
1994 1284 32 20 9 4 n/a n/a 0 1349
1995 1269 38 13 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1330
1996 1269 38 13 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1330
1997 1228 28 10 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1276
1998 1212 34 16 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1273
1999 1238 27 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1284
2000 1218 26 14 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1268
2001 1238 30 18 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1296
2002 1236 33 11 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1295
2003 1236 33 11 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1295
2004 1238 32 11 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1296
2005 1282 40 9 11 2 n/a n/a 0 1344
2006 1262 41 10 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1328
2007 1231 63 8 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1321
2008 1209 71 8 28 4 n/a n/a 0 1320
2009 1165 75 9 26 4 n/a n/a 0 1279
2010 1108 78 11 33 1 n/a n/a 0 1231
2011 1111 87 14 31 1 0 0 0 1244
2012 1078 70 10 39 1 1 3 0 1202
2013 1069 62 13 46 1 0 9 0 1200
2014 1032 60 10 42 1 0 23 0 1168
2015 1041 60 16 50 3 0 29 0 1199
2016 1002 45 12 41 2 0 35 0 1137
2017 959 40 14 46 2 0 36 0 1097
2018 627 28 8 30 1 0 26 0 720
2019 613 27 8 29 1 0 27 0 705
2020 564 29 8 29 0 0 35 0 665
2021 541 26 6 29 0 0 37 0 639
2022 524 18 9 28 0 0 44 0 623
2023 505 13 8 24 0 0 46 0 596

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 Cortland High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1295 100.0 12.9 n/a
1990 1300 104.5 12.4 n/a
1991 1339 107.7 12.4 n/a
1992 1302 102.9 12.6 n/a
1993 1373 102.4 13.4 n/a
1994 1349 101.5 13.3 13.1
1995 1330 99.8 13.3 15.7
1996 1330 99.8 13.3 15.7
1997 1276 99.3 12.8 17.2
1998 1273 97.2 13.1 16.4
1999 1284 98.1 13.1 14.6
2000 1268 96.7 13.1 20.3
2001 1296 102.7 12.6 22.5
2002 1295 100.6 12.9 23.6
2003 1295 100.6 12.9 23.6
2004 1296 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1344 100.0 13.4 20.8
2006 1328 98.0 13.6 24.9
2007 1321 99.4 13.3 23.6
2008 1320 97.3 13.6 27.6
2009 1279 101.4 12.6 27
2010 1231 103.9 11.8 27.9
2011 1244 94.1 13.2 35
2012 1202 95.9 12.5 42.6
2013 1200 97.0 12.3 40.5
2014 1168 95.6 12.2 42
2015 1199 95.0 12.6 47.2
2016 1137 100.0 11.3 46.1
2017 1097 100.5 10.9 47.8
2018 720 59.0 12.1 47.5
2019 705 52.0 13.5 48.8
2020 665 65.0 10.2 46.6
2021 639 55.6 11.4 43.3
2022 623 52.4 11.8 49.8
2023 596 53.0 11.2 41.9

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 Cortland High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1295 100.0 12.9 n/a
1990 1300 104.5 12.4 n/a
1991 1339 107.7 12.4 n/a
1992 1302 102.9 12.6 n/a
1993 1373 102.4 13.4 n/a
1994 1349 101.5 13.3 13.1
1995 1330 99.8 13.3 15.7
1996 1330 99.8 13.3 15.7
1997 1276 99.3 12.8 17.2
1998 1273 97.2 13.1 16.4
1999 1284 98.1 13.1 14.6
2000 1268 96.7 13.1 20.3
2001 1296 102.7 12.6 22.5
2002 1295 100.6 12.9 23.6
2003 1295 100.6 12.9 23.6
2004 1296 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1344 100.0 13.4 20.8
2006 1328 98.0 13.6 24.9
2007 1321 99.4 13.3 23.6
2008 1320 97.3 13.6 27.6
2009 1279 101.4 12.6 27
2010 1231 103.9 11.8 27.9
2011 1244 94.1 13.2 35
2012 1202 95.9 12.5 42.6
2013 1200 97.0 12.3 40.5
2014 1168 95.6 12.2 42
2015 1199 95.0 12.6 47.2
2016 1137 100.0 11.3 46.1
2017 1097 100.5 10.9 47.8
2018 720 59.0 12.1 47.5
2019 705 52.0 13.5 48.8
2020 665 65.0 10.2 46.6
2021 639 55.6 11.4 43.3
2022 623 52.4 11.8 49.8
2023 596 53.0 11.2 41.9

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
201399.4%0.2%0.0%99.7%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.7%99.7%99.4%
201499.8%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201599.5%0.3%0.1%99.7%99.6%99.6%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.6%
201699.6%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.6%99.6%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201799.3%0.5%0.1%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.3%99.4%99.4%
201899.5%0.5%0.1%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.8%99.7%
201999.2%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
202099.6%0.0%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%100.0%99.9%99.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cortland High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $709 (5.7%) $11,700 (94.3%) $12,409
2020 $484 (3.3%) $14,187 (96.7%) $14,671
2021 $497 (3.8%) $12,743 (96.2%) $13,240
2022 $646 (4.6%) $13,524 (95.4%) $14,170

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cortland High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 526th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 528th of 1228 High schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Cortland High School)77.362.4
 14.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Cortland City School District)74.464.1
 10.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Cortland High School)65.362.2
 3.1%
   End of Course Chemistry (Cortland City School District)65.360.9
 4.5%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Cortland High School)87.880
 7.8%
   End of Course Algebra II (Cortland City School District)88.178.6
 9.5%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Cortland High School)82.983.8
 0.9%
   End of Course English (Cortland City School District)81.581.9
 0.5%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Cortland High School)94.990.2
 4.7%
   End of Course Geometry (Cortland City School District)92.279.3
 12.9%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Cortland High School)86.877.2
 9.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (Cortland City School District)82.871.5
 11.3%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Cortland High School)8474.2
 9.8%
   End of Course Living Environment (Cortland City School District)81.571
 10.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Cortland High School)91.373.7
 17.6%
   End of Course Physics (Cortland City School District)88.570
 18.5%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Cortland High School)7984.5
 5.5%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Cortland City School District)75.483.2
 7.8%
   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 Students705596
 15.5%
African American2713
 51.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian88
Hispanic2924
 17.2%
Pacific Islander00
White613505
 17.6%
Two or More Races2746
 70.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.8%41.9%
 6.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 596 students attended Cortland High School.

Cortland High School ranks 528th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Cortland High School are 85% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 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. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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