Cornell School District (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania)

Cornell School District
Map of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania School Districts with Cornell School District in light green in western Allegheny County.
Address
1099 Maple Street
, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, 15108
United States
Coordinates40°30′28″N 80°09′47″W / 40.507915°N 80.162968°W / 40.507915; -80.162968
District information
TypePublic
MottoPursuing Excellence in Public Education
GradesK-12
Established1972; 52 years ago (1972)
Students and staff
District mascotRaiders
ColorsBlue and Gold
Other information
Websitewww.cornell.k12.pa.us

Cornell School District is a diminutive, suburban public school district in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The district encompasses approximately 2 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 7,363. In 2009, the district residents' per capita income was $17,935, while the median family income was $41,497.[1] It serves students in the Pittsburgh suburbs of Coraopolis and Neville Township.

Cornell School District operates 2 schools: Cornell Elementary (K-6) and Cornell High School which serves 7-12th grade. In 2010 the high school and junior high school were combined for administration purposes. Cornell School District Educational Center is located on one campus in Coraopolis with separate wings for elementary and secondary instruction. The climate-controlled building includes a gymnasium, auditorium, and pool. Separate libraries fulfill the different needs of elementary and secondary students. The elementary and secondary cafeterias serve both breakfast and lunch.
The professional staff has an average of 9 years teaching experience, and 40 percent of the teachers have advanced degrees. The district's class sizes average about 20 students and a staff/pupil ratio of 14 to one.

  1. ^ American Fact Finder, US Census Bureau, 2009