Serving 652 students in grades 9-12, Hudson Falls 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hudson Falls High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hudson Falls, NY, covering approximately 52.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.5 miles to the farthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hudson Falls High School's student population of 652 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
652 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Motto
'With Pride, we are the Hudson Falls Tigers'
School Rankings
Hudson Falls High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hudson Falls High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2619 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hudson Falls High School's ranking?
Hudson Falls High School is ranked #2619 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hudson Falls High School often compared to?
Hudson Falls High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hudson Falls Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hudson Falls High School?
The graduation rate of Hudson Falls High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Hudson Falls High School?
652 students attend Hudson Falls High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hudson Falls High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hudson Falls High School?
Hudson Falls High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hudson Falls High School offer ?
Hudson Falls High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hudson Falls High School part of?
Hudson Falls High School is part of Hudson Falls Central School District.
School Reviews
1 11/28/2025
Previous reviewer with top reviews has apparently never lived anywhere else. The nickname Harlem falls has zero to do with black people (racist much) as the previous stated. Full of white trash. The school itself has a budget that rivals much bigger and better ran districts yet has almost nothing to show for it where it counts, educational standards and safety. Great, they got a new gym and library-.. The district can''t even keep bus drivers. They''ve left students out in below freezing temps for a bus that never came with no notification outside of an email 45 min prior to pick up. They couldn''t even transport the track team to all their meets without coaches leaving kids behind to make multiple trips with a van or parents taking them themselves. The school also relies heavily on third party''s to basically run their programs. According to them, paperwork for sports etc is too hard--There are constant fights and drug use/overdoses. The grades??? They fall short in the state as well as the nation. Bottom 50%-. If you want your children to succeed outside the district, plan on teaching at home as well as correcting some teachings from the school. Huge tax waste
2 10/10/2025
It's just the people, Hudson Falls is locally known as Harlem Falls, and the minute you get into town, you know exactly why. Low class, white trash, it will NEVER change.
5 10/10/2025
Speaking as both an alumnus and current parent of a student, Hudson Falls CSD is an award winning school district. It has a great number of opportunities with regard to music, art, and sports that many of the neighboring schools in the county do not. The students at HFCSD are afforded the best quality education and provisions through one of the highest school budgets in the area. We have recently had numerous upgrades and renovations done to all of the school buildings and they are of the utmost quality. With regard to the previous reviewer's comment: I have lived in this town for 30 years and have never heard it referred to as Harlem Falls which is quite a ridiculous term for it as the population is only about 5% black. Our town has been growing and thriving quite nicely in the last few years in regard to both our citizens and commerce.
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