Serving 326 students in grades 7-12, Fort Plain Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Plain Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Plain Junior-senior High School's student population of 326 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Plain Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Plain Junior-senior High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2259 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
87%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Plain Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Fort Plain Junior-senior High School is ranked #2259 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Fort Plain Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Fort Plain Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canajoharie Senior High School, Cobleskill-richmondville High School, Pikesville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Plain Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Fort Plain Junior-senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Fort Plain Junior-senior High School?
326 students attend Fort Plain Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fort Plain Junior-senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Plain Junior-senior High School?
Fort Plain Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fort Plain Junior-senior High School offer ?
Fort Plain Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Plain Junior-senior High School part of?
Fort Plain Junior-senior High School is part of Fort Plain Central School District.
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