James I. O'Neill High School
James I. O'Neill High School is a public high school in Highland Falls, New York. It serves students from the communities of Fort Montgomery, Garrison, Highland Falls, and West Point.
| James I. O'Neill High School | |
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| Address | |
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21 Morgan Rd. , 10928 | |
| Coordinates | 41.351658°N 73.975407°W |
| Information | |
| Opened | 1971 |
| School district | Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District |
| School number | NCES: 361443001196 State: 440901040003 |
| CEEB code | 332375 |
| Principal | Debbie M. Brand |
| Teaching staff | 47[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 493 (2016-17)[2] |
| Average class size | 21[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.1:1[3] |
| Hours in school day | 11 periods |
| Color(s) | Maroon, White, Gold |
| Fight song | Indian Fight song |
| Athletics | 2019 Section 9 Champions: Girl's Soccer, Boy's and Girl's Cross Country |
| Mascot | Raiders (Indian Raiders) |
| Nickname | O'Neill |
| Team name | Raiders |
| Newspaper | Raider Review |
| Communities served | Highland Falls, Fort Montgomery, Garrison, West Point |
| Website | www |
History
James I. O'Neill High School opened in 1971, replacing the existing Highland Falls High School on Mountain Avenue in Highland Falls. In 2019, contracts were awarded for the first major improvements to the school since its original building, including new playing fields, tennis courts, and classroom improvements.[4]
Notable alumni
- Fred Wilson - venture capitalist and blogger
- Mike Doughty - musician
- Johnson Wagner - professional golfer
- Paul Rieckhoff - writer, social entrepreneur and veteran of the United States Army
- Charles Durning - American actor
References
- "Accountability and Overview Report 2005–06: JAMES I. O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL" (PDF). New York State Education Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-21.
- "JAMES I O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- "School Detail for James I. O'Neill High School". National Center for Education Statistics.
- Mike Randall. "Contracts awarded for O’Neill HS renovations; work starts May 1". Feb 8, 2019.
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