Queensbury High School is a public high school located in Queensbury, Warren County, New York, United States. It was founded in 1963 and is one of four schools in the Queensbury Union Free School District.
Serving 971 students in grades 9-12, Queensbury Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 971 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Queensbury Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Queensbury, NY, encompassing approximately 38.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various parts of the zone takes about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the edge and a maximum of 6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queensbury 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Queensbury Senior High School's student population of 971 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
971 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Queensbury 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 Queensbury Senior High School is 0.15, 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
#338 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Spartan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queensbury Senior High School's ranking?
Queensbury Senior High School is ranked #338 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Queensbury Senior High School often compared to?
Queensbury Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glens Falls Senior High School, Lake George Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queensbury Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Queensbury Senior High School is 92%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Queensbury Senior High School?
971 students attend Queensbury Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Queensbury Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Queensbury Senior High School?
Queensbury Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queensbury Senior High School offer ?
Queensbury Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Queensbury Senior High School part of?
Queensbury Senior High School is part of Queensbury Union Free School District.
In what neighborhood is Queensbury Senior High School located?
Queensbury Senior High School is located in the Glens Falls North neighborhood of Queensbury, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Glens Falls North.
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