CORTLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.cortlandschools.org

299 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

To provide an accurate summary, it is important to note that **Cortland Junior High School** is part of the Cortland Enlarged City School District in Cortland, New York. It serves students in grades 7 through 9, acting as a transitional bridge between the elementary level and the high school environment. The school is located on Valley View Drive, situated within a suburban-academic campus area that includes other district facilities.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive academic foundation while supporting the unique social and emotional developmental needs of early adolescents. Beyond core subjects like English, mathematics, science, and social studies, the school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics, music programs, and student organizations. By focusing on both rigorous academics and personal growth, Cortland Junior High aims to prepare students for the increased independence and scholastic demands they will encounter in high school.

299

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CORTLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	11
Black	7
Asian	6
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
252 (84.3 %)
Two or More
22 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.7 %)
Black
7 (2.3 %)
Asian
6 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)758-4111
Website:	http://www.cortlandschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 132

Grade 8 165

Ungraded 2