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Alumni: what's one memory from GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
628
High
DISTRICT 394 · STATE 668
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 361224000981
GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
10 QUADE ST, GLENS FALLS, NY 12801 · (518) 792-6564 · Warren County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL628 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 61% of New York public high schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded New York public high schools
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.7:1 · STATE 11.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
278 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 58%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 166 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 134 | 21% |
| Grade 11 | 156 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 158 | 25% |
| Ungraded | 14 | 2% |
Student demographics
29%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 72% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
NYS Assessments 2024-25 . % Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4)English Language Arts
87.0%
NY avg 58.3% . -5.0pp since 2023
Math
66.0%
NY avg 57.4% . +6.0pp since 2023
What this means: On the NYS Assessments, New York's statewide test, about 87 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 66 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all New York schools, those numbers are about 58 and 57. Reading and writing scores are down about 5 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 6 points.
NYS Assessments results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 87.0% | 66.0% |
| 2023-24 | 92.0% | 60.0% |
% Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4), all students and all tested grades.
Source: NYS Assessments. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
66.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
58.7%
based on NY schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+7.3pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 66% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 59% typical for New York schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among New York's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL's state test result (66.0% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL this school | 628 | 44.3% | 66.0% |
| CORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL CORTLAND | 582 | 44.8% | 71.7% |
| LAKE SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ANGOLA | 665 | 43.3% | 77.5% |
| MIDLAKES MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CLIFTON SPRINGS | 677 | 42.2% | 48.8% |
| MECHANICVILLE JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MECHANICVILLE | 717 | 45.3% | 49.6% |
| HUDSON FALLS HIGH SCHOOL HUDSON FALLS | 652 | 40.8% | 51.7% |
Matched among New York high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New York |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 66.0% | #413 of 1,135 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 66.0% | #334 of 1,109 ▲ 173 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 87.0% | #265 of 1,135 ▼ 61 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 628 | #412 of 1,216 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #848 of 1,058 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 29.2% | #793 of 1,070 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 44.3% | #776 of 1,167 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.6% | #328 of 339 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
628
-3 (0%) vs 2020
-28% since 1990-91, when it was 870
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
was 11.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 628 | 47.7 | 13.2:1 | 44% (278) |
| 2023-24 | 622 | 51.7 | 12.0:1 | 40% (248) |
| 2022-23 | 601 | 51.5 | 11.7:1 | 41% (245) |
| 2020-21 | 631 | 53 | 11.9:1 | 43% (271) |
| 2017-18 | 624 | 41 | 15.2:1 | 44% (276) |
| 2015-16 | 599 | 42 | 14.3:1 | 43% (256) |
| 2010-11 | 815 | 61 | 13.4:1 | 28% (229) |
| 2000-01 | 811 | 62 | 13.1:1 | 21% (171) |
| 1990-91 | 870 | 61 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
About GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL runs as a medium-sized high school in GLENS FALLS, New York. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 628 students in grades 9 through 12.
GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT has a total of 5 schools and 1,972 students, GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL among them.
GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment is 83% White. It is also 8% multiracial and 6% Hispanic. For comparison, the population of Warren County is roughly 92% White. GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL's diversity index is 29%, against a US figure of 70%.
The teaching staff at GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is 47.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 13.2:1. This ratio sits 2.2 above the 11.0:1 average for high schools in New York. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 44%.
The allk12 Grade for GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is B. Compared with New York public high schools, the school scored higher than 61% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
Schools in New York with a similar free or reduced-price lunch share are predicted to score about 58.7%. GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL scores 66.0%.
Warren County census figures show that the median household income is $78,442, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 19 public schools in Warren County, enrolling about 7,825 students in all.
The nearest other public school, GLENS FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL, is less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles. Among the 9 closest schools with test data, this one included, GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ranks 3rd on average proficiency.
GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is inside a principal city with a population under 100,000, a location NCES labels City: Small.
Enrollment in 2024-25 was 628, close to the 631 recorded in 2020-21. The number of students per teacher rose from 11.9 to 13.2 over 4 years.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Warren County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
65,517
Census ACS
Median income
$78,442
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
7,825 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- GLENS FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 610 students
- KENSINGTON ROAD SCHOOLElementary · 263 students
- JACKSON HEIGHTS SCHOOLElementary · 260 students
- BIG CROSS STREET SCHOOLElementary · 211 students
Other schools in GLENS FALLS
- GLENS FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 610 students
- KENSINGTON ROAD SCHOOLElementary · 263 students
- JACKSON HEIGHTS SCHOOLElementary · 260 students
- BIG CROSS STREET SCHOOLElementary · 211 students
- ABRAHAM WING SCHOOLElementary · 139 students
Nearby schools
- GLENS FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL0.1 mi · 610
- KENSINGTON ROAD SCHOOL0.6 mi · 263
- BIG CROSS STREET SCHOOL0.6 mi · 211
- JACKSON HEIGHTS SCHOOL1.4 mi · 260
- ABRAHAM WING SCHOOL1.5 mi · 139
- OLIVER W WINCH MIDDLE SCHOOL1.7 mi · 631
Frequently asked questions
About GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHow large is GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 628 students in grades 09-12.
Is GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 13.2:1 students per teacher at GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
What is the racial breakdown of students at GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
At GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by GLENS FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.