Summary:
Zip code 10922, encompassing the village of Fort Montgomery, New York, is home to a single high school, James I O'Neill High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 as part of the Highland Falls Central School District.
James I O'Neill High School stands out for its exceptional performance in specific academic areas, particularly in Physics where it achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate, far exceeding the state average. The school also outperforms state averages in English Language Arts, Global History, U.S. History, and Geometry. With a graduation rate of 89.3% (above the state average of 83.4%) and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1, the school provides a supportive environment for its 409 students. Its state ranking has been on a positive trajectory, moving from the 55th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 61st percentile for the 2024-2025 school year, earning it a 3-star rating.
Despite these strengths, the school shows notable variability in performance. While Physics is a clear standout, the school struggles in Earth Science (11.11% proficiency vs. 65.07% state) and Living Environment (31.82% vs. 56.7% state). Math results are also mixed, with strong Geometry and Algebra II scores but underperformance in Algebra I. The school's per-student spending is high at $44,132, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 28.3% is lower than the state average of 31.3%, suggesting that while resources are abundant, their allocation across subjects yields uneven results. Overall, James I O'Neill High School is a school with clear academic strengths and a positive trend, but with specific areas that may require additional focus.
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