CHARLES O DICKERSON HIGH SCHOOL

www.tburgschools.org

281 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Charles O. Dickerson (C.O.D.) High School is a public secondary school located in the village of Trumansburg, New York, serving as the high school component of the Trumansburg Central School District. Situated in the scenic Finger Lakes region, the school serves a primarily rural and suburban community, fostering a close-knit educational environment. The institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while emphasizing character development and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic programs, C.O.D. High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and diverse student clubs. The school is known for its focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college readiness pathways or vocational opportunities. By leveraging its connection to the broader Trumansburg school community, the high school strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere that balances rigorous learning standards with individualized attention for its students.

281

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHARLES O DICKERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	16
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	25

White
234 (83.9 %)
Two or More
25 (9.0 %)
Hispanic
16 (5.7 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	TRUMANSBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)387-7551
Website:	http://www.tburgschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 67

Grade 10 71

Grade 11 75

Grade 12 68