Serving 394 students in grades 6-12, Tupper Lake Middle-high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tupper Lake Middle-High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 293.8 square miles in Tupper Lake, NY. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tupper Lake Middle-high School's student population of 394 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
394 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Tupper Lake Middle-high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tupper Lake Middle-high School is 0.10, 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
#3185 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lumberjacks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tupper Lake Middle-high School's ranking?
Tupper Lake Middle-high School is ranked #3185 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Tupper Lake Middle-high School often compared to?
Tupper Lake Middle-high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saranac Lake Senior High School, Franklin Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tupper Lake Middle-high School?
The graduation rate of Tupper Lake Middle-high School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Tupper Lake Middle-high School?
394 students attend Tupper Lake Middle-high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Tupper Lake Middle-high School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tupper Lake Middle-high School?
Tupper Lake Middle-high School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tupper Lake Middle-high School offer ?
Tupper Lake Middle-high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tupper Lake Middle-high School part of?
Tupper Lake Middle-high School is part of Tupper Lake Central School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Athletics department is very limited. Only a few sports options, with mediocre coaches.
Academics are pretty poor, with very little option for electives or in school extra curricular activity, barely any art programs, with more getting cut each year, meager music programs.
Parents have hardly any involvement with the school whatsoever.
The Principal is very inappropriate at times, and does a horrible job at managing the students.
The building itself is very claustrophobic in many places, and in someone poor condition.
And very few of the teachers care about their jobs, so learning is very difficult.
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