Potsdam Senior High School

Potsdam Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
29 Leroy St,  Potsdam, NY
Potsdam Central School District
3.5
4.7
411 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Acting Principal - Mr. Mark Wilson
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
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
55.4%
Female
44.6%
White
90.3%
Hispanic
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Black
1.9%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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 49 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 37 Students
SUNY Canton 33 Students
SUNY Potsdam 30 Students
St. Lawrence University 30 Students
Syracuse University 27 Students
Boston University 25 Students
Cornell University 24 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 22 Students
SUNY Geneseo 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 34 Students
Biology 26 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Nursing 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Education 10 Students
Chemistry 10 Students
Sociology 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 25 Reviews
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.
4.0 Senior
11/21/2020
I liked the community involvement with Potsdam High School, and all of the teachers are welcoming and helpful. The environment helps you reach your full potential. I also enjoyed the sports teams and the friends I have made.
4.0 Alum
10/6/2020
A small town high school with a rich atmosphere. Top school in a relatively backwards town. Had a positive experience as a mixed race kid.
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. The school has a total enrollment of 411 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 95% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% 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 1290 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $190,646. 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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