Potsdam Senior High School

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Potsdam Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
29 Leroy St,  Potsdam, NY
Potsdam Central School District
3.6
4.7
373 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Acting Principal - Mr. Mark Wilson
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
86%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
86%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
53.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
224:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.6%
Female
44.4%
White
88.9%
Male
55.6%
Female
44.4%
Economically disadvantaged
39.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Hispanic
3.6%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black
1.4%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Clarkson University 53 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 42 Students
SUNY Canton 36 Students
SUNY Potsdam 33 Students
Syracuse University 32 Students
St. Lawrence University 32 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 25 Students
Cornell University 24 Students
Boston University 23 Students
Le Moyne College 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 33 Students
Biology 25 Students
Psychology 20 Students
Nursing 14 Students
Sociology 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Finance 10 Students
Education 10 Students
Political Science and Government 9 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 26 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/25/2025
The best part about being in Potsdam High school is that I get to be included in a lot of courses and clubs which would look very strong on my resume for a future career. I feel like the only worst part about being in the school is that the food isn't that great, I use to have their food and I did not like any of it (except for maybe the pizza and the pizza logs).
5.0 Senior
9/11/2025
My experience has been amazing these past four years. I have grown and seen the best of myself. But I have also seen the worst of myself in this school. The teachers are very kind and loving and always want to see you succeed in life, no matter what your field of interest is.
5.0 Senior
1/24/2021
Potsdam High School is a very diverse school which strives to prepare their students for life after school. There are many wonderful opportunities for our children.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
5.0 student
12/3/2021
The teachers are very helpful and seem passionate about their job, for the core classes. the building is easy to navigate as it is very linear (it's mainly just a straight line), and there are a lot of musical and artistic opportunities provided, along with a variety of after-school activities. The...
4.0 other
6/29/2015
I believe the education was great. Looking back I am glad to receive the opportunities I did in music, science, math, languages, and other courses such as natural resources. I had great relationships with the teachers, as well as all the staff.
5.0 teacher
5/4/2014
The district is ranked # 1 of 93 North Country school districts in student academic success! This is based on 4 years of data from the NYS Department of Education. The community expects their school to provide a sound academic program & the staff does just that! The vast majority of students believe...

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Potsdam Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Potsdam, NY, in the Potsdam neighborhood, and is served by the Potsdam Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 373 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 86% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Potsdam Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $205,790. Discover additional schools in the area, like A.A. Kingston Middle School, Lawrence Avenue Elementary School, St. Mary's Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Potsdam has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Potsdam Senior High School.

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