School Overview
Cortland High School, located at 8 Valley View Drive in Cortland, New York, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Cortland Enlarged City School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a range of Regents-level courses, electives, and opportunities for college credit. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by supporting a variety of extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics, student government, performing arts, and various academic clubs that foster student leadership and community engagement.

As an integral part of the local community, Cortland High School focuses on creating an inclusive environment that addresses both the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body. The district is committed to leveraging modern technology and pedagogical practices to support personalized learning. Families and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school calendars, district policies, and student resources through their official website at [www.cortlandschools.org](http://www.cortlandschools.org).
596
Total Students
53.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White505
Hispanic24
Black13
Asian8
Two or More46
  • White
    505 (84.7 %)
  • Two or More
    46 (7.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (4.0 %)
  • Black
    13 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.3 %)
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: CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (607)758-4100
Website: http://www.cortlandschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 261
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 185
Grade 10 158
Grade 11 124
Grade 12 121
Ungraded 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9185
Grade 10158
Grade 11124
Grade 12121
Ungraded8
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29249%
Male30451%