Saranac High School vs. Peru High School
Should I attend Saranac High School or Peru High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Saranac High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Peru High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 409 students in grades 9-12, Saranac 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 60-79% (which is approximately equal to 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 554 students in grades 9-12, Peru High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to 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 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
409 students
554 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#735 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#828 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
90-94%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
60-79%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
116
158
Grade 10 Students
102
131
Grade 11 Students
92
135
Grade 12 Students
96
128
Ungraded Students
3
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
97%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%