Sackets Harbor Central School District is an elementary and secondary school district located in Sackets Harbor, New York. It is a small, single-building preschool-12 school of approximately 475 students.
Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Sackets Harbor Central School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sackets Harbor Central School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 109.7 square miles in Sackets Harbor, NY. The typical drive to the school takes 10-15 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 5.6 miles, and the furthest edge located 17.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sackets Harbor Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sackets Harbor Central School's student population of 411 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
411 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sackets Harbor Central School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sackets Harbor Central School is 0.24, 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
#1428 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Patriots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sackets Harbor Central School's ranking?
Sackets Harbor Central School is ranked #1428 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sackets Harbor Central School often compared to?
Sackets Harbor Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyme Central School, South Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sackets Harbor Central School?
The graduation rate of Sackets Harbor Central School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Sackets Harbor Central School?
411 students attend Sackets Harbor Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sackets Harbor Central School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sackets Harbor Central School?
Sackets Harbor Central School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sackets Harbor Central School offer ?
Sackets Harbor Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sackets Harbor Central School part of?
Sackets Harbor Central School is part of Sackets Harbor Central School District.
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