EDWARDS-KNOX JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

EDWARDS-KNOX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2512 COUNTY ROUTE 24
HERMON, NY 13652
221 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Edwards-Knox Junior-Senior High School, located in Hermon, New York, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Edwards-Knox Central School District. As a combined junior-senior high facility, it provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 7 through 12, fostering a close-knit community that bridges the transition from early adolescence to graduation. The school is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused initiatives. By maintaining a focus on school pride and academic rigor, Edwards-Knox aims to support the diverse needs of its rural student body while encouraging civic engagement and lifelong learning. The school serves as a cornerstone of the local community, reflecting the values and educational goals of the surrounding North Country region.
221
Total Students
23.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    213 (96.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: EDWARDS-KNOX CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)562-8131
Website: http://www.ekcsk12.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 84
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 41
Grade 8 39
Grade 9 28
Grade 10 37
Grade 11 40
Grade 12 35
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio