Cornell High School

Cornell High School serves the small borough of Coraopolis, tucked along the Ohio River just west of Pittsburgh, where a tight-knit community rallies around its local school in a way that bigger districts rarely manage. Academics here are a work in progress, with scores sitting in the lower range statewide, making it a better fit for families who prioritize community connection and proximity to Pittsburgh's job market over top-tier test performance. For those already rooted in Coraopolis and invested in the neighborhood, there's real appeal in a school where your kid won't get lost in the crowd.