Saranac Lake Senior High School

Saranac Lake Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
79 Canaras Ave,  Saranac Lake, NY
Saranac Lake Central School District
3.7
3.0
374 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Joshua Dann
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
620
Average ACT
29
Math
25
English
29
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
81.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
186:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
46.5%
White
94.8%
Hispanic
1.6%
Black
1.6%
Two or more races
1.3%

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.
SUNY Plattsburgh 35 Students
Boston University 24 Students
SUNY Potsdam 22 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 21 Students
Clarkson University 21 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 20 Students
North Country Community College 19 Students
SUNY Geneseo 17 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 16 Students
University of Vermont 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 18 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Biology 12 Students
Education 11 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 9 Students
Elementary Education 9 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 34 Reviews
4.0 Junior
9/1/2024
Pretty nice school but there are definitely not many opportunities for students to be challenged just because of how small the school is.
5.0 Senior
9/17/2021
I went here until senior year. Now I'm in Syracuse at Henninger High School. I really miss Saranac Lake. It was incredible, I always felt safe, the teachers are incredible, and the students are genuinely good kids. Probably one of the best high schools in the state. Best Music Program in the state for sure.
2.0 Senior
4/18/2018
SLHS has some amazing teachers and the administration generally actually cares BUT the students and whole community is very judging and close-minded. Everyone has known each other since birth and shun new students. The administration and teachers can also be very ignorant about disability accommodations. Honestly I hated transferring into this school and it is not a fond memory.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 other
1/3/2025
Graduated as part of the class of 2024, and I just would like to say that this school district is absolutely abhorrent; the staff treat the students like they are nothing more than garbage on the side of the road that nobody wants to clean up. The buildings are filthy, and it’s no wonder why student...
5.0 other
9/27/2018
I would give it a 10/10 not going to lie I loved to so much

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Saranac Lake Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Saranac Lake, NY, in the Saranac Lake neighborhood, and is served by the Saranac Lake Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 374 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 90% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Saranac Lake Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $351,321. Discover additional schools in the area, like Saranac Lake Middle School, Petrova Elementary School, The Bloomingdale School, and more. Learn more about what Saranac Lake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Saranac Lake Senior High School.

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