CATO-MERIDIAN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.catomeridian.org

378 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Cato-Meridian Senior High School, located in Cato, New York, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Cato-Meridian Central School District. As a small, rural public school, it emphasizes a community-centered approach to learning, focusing on academic rigor, character development, and student engagement. The school offers a standard Regents-based curriculum while providing students with various opportunities for extracurricular involvement, including interscholastic athletics, music programs, and student organizations designed to foster leadership and school spirit.

Beyond its core academic requirements, Cato-Meridian is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path leads to higher education, technical training, or the workforce. The district utilizes its website as a central hub for communication, keeping families informed about academic calendars, board policies, and district news. By maintaining a focus on individual student success within a supportive environment, the high school strives to bridge the gap between traditional classroom instruction and the evolving demands of the 21st century.

378

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CATO-MERIDIAN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
351 (92.9 %)
Two or More
14 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
8 (2.1 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CATO-MERIDIAN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)626-3439
Website:	http://www.catomeridian.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 69

Grade 9 65

Grade 10 73

Grade 11 61

Grade 12 50