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James I O'neill High School vs. Chester Academy-middle/high School

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School Overview

School
James I O'neill High School
21 Morgan Rd
Highland Falls, NY 10928
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Chester Academy-middle/high School
64 Hambletonian Ave
Chester, NY 10918
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

James I O'neill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 433 students in grades 9-12, James I O'neill High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 536 students in grades 6-12, Chester Academy-middle/high School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
433 students
536 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James I O'neill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chester Academy-middle/high School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James I O'neill High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chester Academy-middle/high School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James I O'neill High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chester Academy-middle/high School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James I O'neill High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Highland Falls Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chester Academy-middle/high School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chester Union Free School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#474 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#1627 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James I O'neill High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chester Academy-middle/high School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in NY)
58%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James I O'neill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Highland Falls Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chester Academy-middle/high School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chester Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥80%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James I O'neill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Highland Falls Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chester Academy-middle/high School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chester Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James I O'neill High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Highland Falls Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chester Academy-middle/high School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chester Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in NY)
90-94%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of James I O'neill High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Highland Falls Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Chester Academy-middle/high School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chester Union Free School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of James I O'neill High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Chester Academy-middle/high School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
65
Grade 7 Students
-
71
Grade 8 Students
-
74
Grade 9 Students
125
77
Grade 10 Students
110
84
Grade 11 Students
104
69
Grade 12 Students
94
96

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James I O'neill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Highland Falls Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chester Academy-middle/high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chester Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James I O'neill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Highland Falls Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chester Academy-middle/high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chester Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James I O'neill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Highland Falls Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chester Academy-middle/high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chester Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
59%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James I O'neill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Highland Falls Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chester Academy-middle/high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chester Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James I O'neill High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Highland Falls Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chester Academy-middle/high School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chester Union Free School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of James I O'neill High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Highland Falls Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chester Academy-middle/high School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chester Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James I O'neill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Highland Falls Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chester Academy-middle/high School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chester Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James I O'neill High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Highland Falls Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chester Academy-middle/high School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chester Union Free School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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