For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 433 students in Highland Falls, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in Highland Falls, NY is James I O'neill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland Falls, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Highland Falls have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public high schools.
Highland Falls, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is James I O'neill High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Highland Falls, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James I O'neill High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21 Morgan Rd
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-4914
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-4914
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Highland Falls, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
51 Mountain Ave
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-5898
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-5898
Gr: 3-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Highland Falls, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Highland Falls, NY include James I O'neill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Highland Falls?
1 public high schools are located in Highland Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Falls?
Highland Falls public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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