Massena Senior High School

Massena Senior High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 9-12
84 Nightengale Ave,  Massena, NY
Massena Central School District
3.4
4.0
797 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Sarah Boyce
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
92%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
590
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
22
Reading
25
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
164:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
48.9%
White
81%
Native American
14%
Black
1.8%
Hispanic
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#219 Niche Standout HS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Clarkson University 100 Students
SUNY Canton 88 Students
SUNY Potsdam 71 Students
SUNY Plattsburgh 61 Students
Syracuse University 52 Students
Le Moyne College 47 Students
St. Lawrence University 39 Students
Cornell University 35 Students
Nazareth University 32 Students
SUNY Cortland 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 39 Students
Nursing 36 Students
Business 34 Students
Biology 28 Students
Early Childhood Education 13 Students
Veterinary Technician and Assistant 12 Students
Pre-Law Studies 11 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 11 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 11 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 84 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/5/2024
Massena is overall a wonderful school with many excellent teachers, clubs, sports, etc. The food is not good. The music program is fantastic. There are issues with scheduling and the IB program. More of an emphasis is placed on sports teams than other areas.
3.0 Junior
6/3/2022
There are many cultural issues in this school. I wish to see the progressiveness in America to reach Massena High School. This school has a lot of work to do.
2.0 Alum
1/4/2022
Most of the teachers were great but there were obviously some who were only in it for the pay check. I did not feel academically challenged and there were not many opportunities to grow and learn outside of the classroom. School spirit was almost nonexistent. However, there were definitely some teachers that were amazing and really wanted to see their students succeed.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 1 Review
4.0 other
8/7/2017
I was class valedictorian when I graduated a long time ago...I am very grateful the other students accepted me even though I got good grades. At my previous school I had been bullied in almost every gym class. Coursework was very basic -- at first in college I was way behind the kids that had gone t...

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Massena Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Massena, NY, in the Massena neighborhood, and is served by the Massena Central School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 797 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 95% are proficient in reading. Massena Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $116,494. Discover additional schools in the area, like J. William Leary Junior High School, Nightengale Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Massena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Massena Senior High School.

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