THOMAS A EDISON HIGH SCHOOL

ELMIRA HEIGHTS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2083 COLLEGE AVE
ELMIRA HEIGHTS, NY 14903
321 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Thomas A. Edison High School, located in Elmira Heights, New York, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Elmira Heights Central School District. Situated at 2083 College Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. The school is known for being a focal point of the local community, maintaining a commitment to preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or join the military.

The institution offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. By leveraging resources within the Elmira Heights community, Thomas A. Edison High School aims to cultivate critical thinking, civic responsibility, and lifelong learning habits in its student body. Those seeking specific information regarding school policies, district calendars, or upcoming events can find further resources on the district's official website at http://www.heightsschools.com.
321
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    274 (85.4 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (7.5 %)
  • Black
    13 (4.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    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: ELMIRA HEIGHTS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (607)733-5604
Website: http://www.heightsschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 166
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 9 104
Grade 10 84
Grade 11 73
Grade 12 60
Gender Ratio
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