Saranac Lake High School is located in the village of Saranac Lake, New York, USA. There are currently about 350 students in grades 9 through 12. It is under the jurisdiction of the Saranac Lake Central School District, whose offices are housed on the ground floor of the auditorium building.
Serving 360 students in grades 9-12, Saranac Lake Senior High School ranks in the top 10% 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 ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saranac Lake Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Saranac Lake Senior High School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1890
School Calendar
School Rankings
Saranac Lake Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saranac Lake Senior High School is 0.06, 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
#367 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
97%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Storm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saranac Lake Senior High School's ranking?
Saranac Lake Senior High School is ranked #367 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Saranac Lake Senior High School often compared to?
Saranac Lake Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tupper Lake Middle-high School, Franklin Academy High School, Lake Placid Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saranac Lake Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Saranac Lake Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Saranac Lake Senior High School?
360 students attend Saranac Lake Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Saranac Lake Senior High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saranac Lake Senior High School?
Saranac Lake Senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saranac Lake Senior High School offer ?
Saranac Lake Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Saranac Lake Senior High School part of?
Saranac Lake Senior High School is part of Saranac Lake Central School District.
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