Serving 418 students in grades 6-12, Northern Adirondack Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northern Adirondack Middle/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 Northern Adirondack Middle/high School is 0.02, 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
#2095 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
99%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Northern Adirondack Middle/high School's ranking?
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School is ranked #2095 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Northern Adirondack Middle/high School often compared to?
Northern Adirondack Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saranac Middle School, Beekmantown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Adirondack Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Northern Adirondack Middle/high School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Northern Adirondack Middle/high School?
418 students attend Northern Adirondack Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Northern Adirondack Middle/high School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Adirondack Middle/high School?
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northern Adirondack Middle/high School offer ?
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Adirondack Middle/high School part of?
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School is part of Northern Adirondack Central School District.
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