Salmon River High School

637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 402 students in grades 9-12, Salmon River High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Salmon River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Salmon River High School's student population of 402 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Salmon River High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salmon River High School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#622 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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≥95%
55%
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70-74%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salmon River High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
64%
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
2%
29%
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Black
n/a
16%
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White
32%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Salmon River High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salmon River High School's ranking?
Salmon River High School is ranked #622 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Salmon River High School often compared to?
Salmon River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salmon River High School?
The graduation rate of Salmon River High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Salmon River High School?
402 students attend Salmon River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Salmon River High School students are American Indian, 32% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salmon River High School?
Salmon River High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Salmon River High School offer ?
Salmon River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salmon River High School part of?
Salmon River High School is part of Salmon River Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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