HAWTHORNE CEDAR KNOLLS SR/JR HIGH SCHOOL

HAWTHORNE CEDAR KNOLLS SR/JR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the HAWTHORNE-CEDAR KNOLLS UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HAWTHORNE, NY with about 43 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 10 teachers, HAWTHORNE CEDAR KNOLLS SR/JR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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.

Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Jr/Sr High School, located in Hawthorne, New York, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services. The school primarily serves students who require a therapeutic and supportive environment due to social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. It functions as a non-public school that provides an integrated academic and clinical program, often working in conjunction with residential treatment programs or day treatment services to ensure students receive the wraparound support necessary to succeed both in the classroom and in their personal development.

The school's curriculum is designed to meet New York State educational standards while maintaining high teacher-to-student ratios to provide individualized instruction. Beyond traditional academics, Hawthorne Cedar Knolls places a heavy emphasis on therapeutic intervention, social-emotional learning, and life-skills development. By fostering a structured and compassionate setting, the school aims to help students stabilize their behaviors, improve their academic standing, and eventually transition back to traditional school districts or prepare for post-secondary opportunities.

For more information, contact HAWTHORNE CEDAR KNOLLS SR/JR HIGH SCHOOL at (914) 749-2939 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.