BERLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL

17400 NY 22
CHERRY PLAIN, NY 12040

www.berlincentral.org

323 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Berlin Middle School/High School, located in the rural community of Cherry Plain, New York, serves as a primary educational hub for the Berlin Central School District. Situated along NY Route 22, the school offers a combined environment that caters to students in grades 6 through 12. Its location in the scenic Taconic Valley reflects a commitment to providing a community-focused learning experience that balances academic rigor with the unique needs of a smaller, semi-rural student population.

The school operates with a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective pathways, and extracurricular activities. By housing both middle and high school students in one location, the institution aims to foster a supportive transition through the formative adolescent years. Families and community members can access detailed information regarding district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific initiatives through their official website at [http://www.berlincentral.org](http://www.berlincentral.org).

323

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BERLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	13

White
307 (95.3%)
Two or More
13 (4.0%)
Hispanic
1 (0.3%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BERLIN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)658-1500
Website:	http://www.berlincentral.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 45

Grade 9 44

Grade 10 54

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 45