Cornell High School is a public high school located in the borough of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County in the state of Pennsylvania. Cornell High School serves students from the borough of Coraopolis, as well as Neville Township or Neville Island as it is more commonly called.
Serving 241 students in grades 7-12, Cornell High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cornell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cornell High School's student population of 241 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Cornell High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornell High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2171 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
20%
14%
White
47%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raiders
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cornell High School's ranking?
Cornell High School is ranked #2171 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Cornell High School often compared to?
Cornell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clairton Middle School High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cornell High School?
The graduation rate of Cornell High School is 90%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cornell High School?
241 students attend Cornell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cornell High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cornell High School?
Cornell High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cornell High School offer ?
Cornell High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cornell High School part of?
Cornell High School is part of Cornell School District.
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