Serving 591 students in grades 9-12, Plattsburgh Senior High School ranks in the top 50% 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plattsburgh Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Plattsburgh Senior High School's student population of 591 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Plattsburgh Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plattsburgh Senior High School is 0.26, 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
#1406 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
86%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Plattsburgh Senior High School's ranking?
Plattsburgh Senior High School is ranked #1406 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Plattsburgh Senior High School often compared to?
Plattsburgh Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beekmantown High School, Peru 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 ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plattsburgh Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Plattsburgh Senior High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Plattsburgh Senior High School?
591 students attend Plattsburgh Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Plattsburgh Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plattsburgh Senior High School?
Plattsburgh Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Plattsburgh Senior High School offer ?
Plattsburgh Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plattsburgh Senior High School part of?
Plattsburgh Senior High School is part of Plattsburgh City School District.
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