Saranac Lake Senior High School

Summary:

Saranac Lake Senior High School is a public high school serving 385 students in grades 9-12 in Saranac Lake, New York. The school is part of the Saranac Lake Central School District, which is ranked 514 out of 866 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Saranac Lake Senior High School consistently performs well academically, with several subject areas exceeding the state average in Regents exam proficiency. The school maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.3% to 98.7% over the past five years, and has relatively low dropout rates compared to the state average. Additionally, the school has shown strong performance for its special education and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking in the top half of New York high schools in these categories.

While the school's student population is predominantly white, the percentage of white students has decreased slightly in recent years, indicating a slight increase in racial diversity. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting its performance may be influenced by factors beyond its control. Saranac Lake Senior High School generally outperforms the nearby Tupper Lake Middle-High School in academic metrics, graduation rates, and dropout rates, but lags behind the higher-performing Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School in some areas, such as graduation rates and Regents exam proficiency.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 79 Canaras Ave
       Saranac Lake, NY  12983-1500


(518) 891-4450

District: Saranac Lake Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
374th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,632 Help


Feeder schools for Saranac Lake Senior High School:

Elementary:    Bloomingdale School
    Petrova Elementary School
Middle:    Saranac Lake Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.8%
African American:
1.6%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.1% Help


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Compare Details Saranac Lake Senior High School ranks better than 69.5% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.05. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Saranac Lake Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), African American (1.6%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saranac Lake Senior High School is 10.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saranac Lake Senior High School is $18,632.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Saranac Lake Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Saranac Lake Senior High School 374th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Saranac Lake Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Saranac Lake Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Saranac Lake Central School District 514th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saranac Lake Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Saranac Lake Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.14 241st 935 74.2%
2006 66.42 272nd 986 72.4%
2007 68.23 237th 1002 76.3%
2008 71.06 190th 1027 81.5%
2009 73.90 121st 1086 88.9%
2010 65.64 339th 1117 69.7%
2011 61.60 460th 1165 60.5%
2012 67.27 375th 1198 68.7%
2013 64.12 468th 1217 61.5%
2014 65.48 367th 1237 70.3%
2015 65.48 329th 1255 73.8%
2016 68.23 268th 1255 78.6%
2017 64.08 381st 1221 68.8%
2018 61.33 498th 1210 58.8%
2019 59.78 543rd 1207 55.0%
2022 65.91 389th 1190 67.3%
2023 68.05 374th 1228 69.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Saranac Lake Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.74 478th 1095 56.3%
2019 42.42 625th 1132 44.8%
2022 62.11 296th 1038 71.5%
2023 52.15 448th 1130 60.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saranac Lake Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.88 694th 1154 39.9%
2019 47.34 644th 1179 45.4%
2022 58.48 393rd 1101 64.3%
2023 58.77 417th 1155 63.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Saranac Lake Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.56 514th 1176 56.3%
2019 57.00 576th 1193 51.7%
2022 66.15 369th 1155 68.1%
2023 67.59 383rd 1197 68.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Saranac Lake Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.54 472nd 1176 59.9%
2019 60.69 496th 1190 58.3%
2022 64.45 396th 1154 65.7%
2023 64.13 408th 1191 65.7%
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Rank History for White students at Saranac Lake Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.31 576th 738 22.0%
2023 54.36 361st 776 53.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Saranac Lake Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 461 6 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1990 463 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1991 439 4 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1992 442 7 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1993 526 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1994 528 5 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 540
1995 543 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1996 543 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1997 533 6 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1998 530 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1999 560 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2000 580 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2001 558 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2002 565 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 571
2003 565 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 571
2004 591 5 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 600
2005 588 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2006 570 1 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 581
2007 541 1 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 550
2008 513 2 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2009 499 4 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 511
2010 485 5 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2011 500 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 510
2012 466 7 4 5 1 0 0 0 483
2013 429 8 3 4 1 0 0 0 445
2014 431 5 3 4 1 0 0 0 444
2015 404 4 5 5 1 0 0 0 419
2016 401 5 3 5 0 0 0 0 414
2017 388 3 3 3 0 0 1 0 398
2018 348 2 2 2 0 0 1 0 355
2019 338 2 1 3 0 0 5 0 349
2020 355 1 0 4 0 0 5 0 365
2021 333 7 0 6 0 0 6 0 352
2022 349 6 0 1 0 0 6 0 362
2023 365 6 0 6 0 0 5 3 385

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Saranac Lake Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 470 39.7 11.8 n/a
1990 470 39.7 11.8 n/a
1991 448 38.7 11.5 n/a
1992 451 38.7 11.6 n/a
1993 535 38.0 14.1 n/a
1994 540 41.6 13.0 10.6
1995 552 36.7 15.0 14.1
1996 552 36.7 15.0 14.1
1997 545 38.8 14.0 15.4
1998 539 42.9 12.6 10.8
1999 568 43.4 13.1 16.4
2000 580 42.4 13.7 22.8
2001 564 43.4 13.0 13.7
2002 571 44.1 12.9 10.2
2003 571 44.1 12.9 10.2
2004 600 n/a n/a n/a
2005 597 41.9 14.2 11.4
2006 581 43.0 13.5 15
2007 550 45.8 12.0 18.5
2008 525 47.8 11.0 31
2009 511 49.8 10.3 20
2010 499 48.0 10.3 16.4
2011 510 45.1 11.3 22.4
2012 483 45.0 10.7 30.2
2013 445 42.0 10.5 26.7
2014 444 39.1 11.3 28.6
2015 419 34.0 12.3 32
2016 414 32.0 12.9 28.3
2017 398 32.5 12.2 34.2
2018 355 32.8 10.8 37.5
2019 349 33.0 10.5 35.8
2020 365 37.0 9.8 36.4
2021 352 33.5 10.4 37.5
2022 362 37.3 9.7 37.8
2023 385 37.1 10.3 42.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Saranac Lake Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 470 39.7 11.8 n/a
1990 470 39.7 11.8 n/a
1991 448 38.7 11.5 n/a
1992 451 38.7 11.6 n/a
1993 535 38.0 14.1 n/a
1994 540 41.6 13.0 10.6
1995 552 36.7 15.0 14.1
1996 552 36.7 15.0 14.1
1997 545 38.8 14.0 15.4
1998 539 42.9 12.6 10.8
1999 568 43.4 13.1 16.4
2000 580 42.4 13.7 22.8
2001 564 43.4 13.0 13.7
2002 571 44.1 12.9 10.2
2003 571 44.1 12.9 10.2
2004 600 n/a n/a n/a
2005 597 41.9 14.2 11.4
2006 581 43.0 13.5 15
2007 550 45.8 12.0 18.5
2008 525 47.8 11.0 31
2009 511 49.8 10.3 20
2010 499 48.0 10.3 16.4
2011 510 45.1 11.3 22.4
2012 483 45.0 10.7 30.2
2013 445 42.0 10.5 26.7
2014 444 39.1 11.3 28.6
2015 419 34.0 12.3 32
2016 414 32.0 12.9 28.3
2017 398 32.5 12.2 34.2
2018 355 32.8 10.8 37.5
2019 349 33.0 10.5 35.8
2020 365 37.0 9.8 36.4
2021 352 33.5 10.4 37.5
2022 362 37.3 9.7 37.8
2023 385 37.1 10.3 42.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Saranac Lake Senior High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.3%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.5%99.5%
201499.3%0.5%0.2%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201598.8%0.7%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.0%
201699.8%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201798.5%0.8%0.5%99.8%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.8%99.8%
201899.4%0.3%0.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%
201999.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202099.2%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Saranac Lake Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $630 (4.0%) $15,228 (96.0%) $15,857
2020 $463 (2.5%) $18,100 (97.5%) $18,563
2021 $1,085 (6.3%) $16,102 (93.7%) $17,187
2022 $777 (4.2%) $17,790 (95.8%) $18,567
2023 $326 (1.7%) $18,306 (98.3%) $18,632

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saranac Lake Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 543rd of 1207 High schoolsRanks 374th of 1228 High schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Saranac Lake Senior High School)8474.7
 9.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Saranac Lake Central School District)8679.5
 6.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Saranac Lake Senior High School)78.686.5
 8%
   End of Course Chemistry (Saranac Lake Central School District)78.686.5
 8%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Saranac Lake Senior High School)100100
   End of Course Algebra II (Saranac Lake Central School District)100100
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Saranac Lake Senior High School)84.483.3
 1%
   End of Course English (Saranac Lake Central School District)84.483.3
 1%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Saranac Lake Senior High School)64.969.8
 4.9%
   End of Course Geometry (Saranac Lake Central School District)64.969.8
 4.9%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Saranac Lake Senior High School)57.762.4
 4.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (Saranac Lake Central School District)6469.8
 5.8%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Saranac Lake Senior High School)92.680.9
 11.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (Saranac Lake Central School District)92.680.9
 11.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Saranac Lake Senior High School)47.464.3
 16.9%
   End of Course Physics (Saranac Lake Central School District)47.464.3
 16.9%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Saranac Lake Senior High School)89.793.2
 3.5%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Saranac Lake Central School District)89.793.2
 3.5%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students349385
 10.3%
African American26
 200%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic36
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White338365
 8%
Two or More Races55
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.8%42.1%
 6.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Saranac Lake Senior High School

Saranac Lake Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bloomingdale School
Elementary : Petrova Elementary School
Middle : Saranac Lake Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended Saranac Lake Senior High School.

Saranac Lake Senior High School ranks 374th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Saranac Lake Senior High School are 95% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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