HIGHLAND FALLS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

52 MOUNTAIN AVE
HIGHLAND FALLS, NY 10928

www.hffmcsd.org

334 Students

Middle School 3rd - 8th

School Overview

Highland Falls Intermediate School, located at 52 Mountain Ave in Highland Falls, New York, is a key component of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District. Serving students in the intermediate grade levels, the school is situated in a unique community with deep ties to the nearby United States Military Academy at West Point. The institution focuses on fostering academic growth and social development, striving to provide a supportive environment that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of a district known for its diverse student body—which includes many children of military families—Highland Falls Intermediate School emphasizes community, inclusivity, and academic achievement. The school utilizes its website, hffmcsd.org, as a primary hub for communication, keeping parents and guardians informed about curriculum updates, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. Through a blend of core academic instruction and character-building programs, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to meet the challenges of an evolving educational landscape.

334

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND FALLS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	129
Black	37
Asian	10
Two or More	24

White
134 (40.1%)
Hispanic
129 (38.6%)
Black
37 (11.1%)
Two or More
24 (7.2%)
Asian
10 (3.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HIGHLAND FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)446-4761
Website:	http://www.hffmcsd.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 8th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 3 59

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 59