James I. O'Neill High School
| James I. O'Neill High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
21 Morgan Rd. Town of Highlands, New York, 10928 United States | |
| Information | |
| Opened | 1971 |
| School district | Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District |
| School number |
NCES: 361443001196 State: 440901040003 |
| CEEB Code | 332375 |
| Principal | Louis A. Trombetta |
| Vice principal | Robin Haberman |
| Teaching staff | 47[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 635 (as of 2005-06)[1] |
| Average class size | 21[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.1:1 [2] |
| Hours in school day | 11 periods |
| School color(s) | Maroon, White, Gold |
| Fight song | Indian Fight song |
| Athletics | 2011 Section 9 Class "C" Football, Boys and Girls Soccer, XCountry, and Cheerleading Champions |
| Mascot | Raiders Indian Raiders |
| Nickname | O'Neill |
| Team name | Raiders |
| Rival | John S. Burke Catholic High School |
| Newspaper | Raider Review |
| Communities served | Highland Falls, Fort Montgomery, Garrison, West Point |
| Website | 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.
History
James O'Neill High School opened in 1971, replacing the existing Highland Falls High School on Mountain Avenue in Highland Falls.
Not a surprise considering the proximity to the United States Military Academy, James I. O'Neill High school has produced many future Army Officers and Soldiers.
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
- Ryan Reynolds - American actor
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Accountability and Overview Report 2005–06: JAMES I. O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL" (PDF). New York State Education Department.
- ↑ "School Detail for James I. O'Neill High School". National Center for Education Statistics.
Eating Chicken Vindaloo at http://davidgarzaisgod.blogspot.com/ The West Point Skateboard Gang at http://skateboardgang.blogspot.com/ James I. O'Neill Class of '81 at http://jamesioneillclassof1981.blogspot.com/