Top Rankings
Cornell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 541 students in Cornell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Cornell School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
541 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cornell School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#448 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
20%
16%
% Black
16%
14%
% White
47%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,022 is higher than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,207 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,022
$23,724
Spending / Student
$28,207
$23,146
Best Cornell School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Gr: K-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Cornell High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1099 Maple St
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Gr: 7-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cornell School District?
Cornell School District manages 2 public schools serving 541 students.
What is the rank of Cornell School District?
Cornell School District is ranked #445 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cornell School District?
47% of Cornell School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cornell School District?
Cornell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Cornell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,207 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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