JAMES I O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL

JAMES I O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the HIGHLAND FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in FORT MONTGOMERY, NY with about 478 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 40 teachers, JAMES I O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

James I. O'Neill High School, located in Fort Montgomery, New York, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District. Situated in close proximity to the United States Military Academy at West Point, the school maintains a unique demographic profile, serving a blend of local residents and the children of military personnel stationed at the nearby installation. This location fosters a diverse and globally-minded student body, often characterized by a strong sense of community and school spirit rooted in the area's rich historical and military traditions.

Academically, the school is known for providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for a variety of post-secondary pathways, including college and vocational training. James I. O'Neill places a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a wide array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and clubs that encourage student leadership and collaboration. By leveraging its unique regional context and a dedicated faculty, the school aims to cultivate an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its students.

For more information, contact JAMES I O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL at (845) 446-4914 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.