Corning-Painted Post High School

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Corning-Painted Post High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
201 Cantigney St,  Corning, NY
Corning City School District
4.1
4.8
1,524 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Robin Sheehan
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
A-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
121
Full Time Teachers
121
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
29
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
66.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
178:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.3%
White
84.1%
Male
50.5%
Female
49.3%
Economically disadvantaged
39%
Two or more races
6.2%
Hispanic
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Black
2.2%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#22 Best HS For Athletes in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
SUNY Corning Community College 163 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 153 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 132 Students
Cornell University 125 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 92 Students
Stony Brook University 69 Students
Syracuse University 69 Students
Penn State 68 Students
New York University 67 Students
St. John Fisher University 61 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 101 Students
Biology 95 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Psychology 62 Students
Computer Science 45 Students
Engineering 33 Students
Mechanical Engineering 30 Students
Environmental Science 29 Students
Economics 28 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 113 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/14/2026
At Corning Painted Post I felt as though I succeeded as a student. They provided great opportunities for me to start college, or even get right into the workforce.
5.0 Parent
11/9/2025
Amazing high school. I went here and graduated in 1993 and now both of my children attended the new high school after its renovations and it's amazing. So many great opportunities and amazing teachers!
4.0
5/5/2025
A very hectic school, as it is two high schools combined into one. Despite this, the teachers and staff are relatively nice, and the school spirit is always kept alive with regular activities.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 4 Reviews
4.0 parent
4/12/2019
I think overall this is a good school, with some excellent teachers. The main problem is that it's so big that it feels like your child is lost in the crowd. My child was in the IB Program. There is a lot of pressure for kids to do the full certificate program. In retrospect, I think the full progra...
5.0 other
7/5/2009
5.0 student
1/28/2008
5.0 parent
8/1/2007

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Corning-Painted Post High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Corning, NY, in the Corning neighborhood, and is served by the Corning City School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,524 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Corning-Painted Post High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $197,607. Discover additional schools in the area, like Corning Christian Academy, Elmira Christian Academy, Twin Tiers Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Corning has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Corning-Painted Post High School.

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