ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOL

ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ELMIRA, NY with about 1,295 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 75 teachers, ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOL, located at 777 S. Main St. in Elmira, New York, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Elmira City School District. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus is equipped with facilities that support a diverse range of learning opportunities, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and personal development within a structured environment.

In addition to its core curriculum, ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by providing various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. These programs are intended to encourage school spirit, leadership, and social engagement among the student body. By aligning its operations with the broader goals of the Elmira City School District, the school strives to maintain high standards of instructional quality while providing the necessary support services to help students navigate their teenage years and graduate as informed, capable members of the community.

For more information, contact ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOL at (607) 735-3201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

777 S MAIN ST
ELMIRA, NY 14904-2396
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ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ELMIRA, NY with about 1,295 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,295
Teachers:
75.94
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,295 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ELMIRA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
74.6%
Black or African American
19.0%
Two or more races
3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.5%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.