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Enrollment
939
High
DISTRICT 481 · STATE 668
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH GLENS FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 362724003718
SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
42 MERRITT RD, SOUTH GLENS FALLS, NY 12803 · (518) 792-9987 · Saratoga County
GRADES 09–12HIGH23-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL939 STUDENTS
B+
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Scored higher than 70% of New York public high schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats 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
14.4:1
65 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 11.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
351 students
DISTRICT 41% · 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 | 237 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 229 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 240 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 226 | 24% |
| Ungraded | 7 | 1% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 11% · 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 SOUTH GLENS FALLS CENTRAL 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
81.0%
NY avg 58.3% . -10.0pp since 2023
Math
52.0%
NY avg 57.4% . -25.0pp since 2023
What this means: On the NYS Assessments, New York's statewide test, about 81 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 52 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 10 points since 2023, while math scores are down about 25 points.
NYS Assessments results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 81.0% | 52.0% |
| 2023-24 | 91.0% | 77.0% |
% 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
71.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
61.3%
based on NY schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+10.6pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 72% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 61% 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 SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL's state test result (71.8% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL this school | 939 | 37.4% | 71.8% |
| PAUL V MOORE HIGH SCHOOL CENTRAL SQUARE | 1,026 | 38.1% | 64.7% |
| CANANDAIGUA ACADEMY CANANDAIGUA | 998 | 36.7% | 86.7% |
| WEST SENECA WEST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL WEST SENECA | 1,069 | 37.1% | 69.5% |
| OSWEGO HIGH SCHOOL OSWEGO | 1,079 | 36.1% | 63.5% |
| BROADALBIN-PERTH JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BROADALBIN | 756 | 35.2% | 61.5% |
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 SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In New York | In Saratoga County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 71.8% | #309 of 1,135 | #5 of 11 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 52.0% | #568 of 1,109 ▼ 297 | #10 of 11 ▼ 4 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 81.0% | #404 of 1,135 ▼ 147 | #7 of 11 ▼ 2 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 939 | #259 of 1,216 | #5 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #958 of 1,058 | #11 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.4% | #929 of 1,070 | #7 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.4% | #893 of 1,167 | #4 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -0.3% | #740 of 743 | #8 of 8 |
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
939
+37 (+4%) vs 2020
+58% since 1990-91, when it was 596
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 12.7:1
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 | 939 | 65 | 14.4:1 | 37% (351) |
| 2023-24 | 948 | 64.9 | 14.6:1 | 36% (338) |
| 2022-23 | 908 | 68.3 | 13.3:1 | 36% (325) |
| 2020-21 | 902 | 71 | 12.7:1 | 29% (264) |
| 2017-18 | 942 | 66 | 14.3:1 | 29% (274) |
| 2015-16 | 996 | 68 | 14.7:1 | 26% (258) |
| 2010-11 | 1,035 | 84 | 12.3:1 | 14% (145) |
| 2000-01 | 871 | 57 | 15.3:1 | 11% (94) |
| 1990-91 | 596 | 36 | 16.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
About SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL operates as a mid-sized high school in SOUTH GLENS FALLS, New York. Its enrollment is 939 students, spread over grades 9 through 12. That compares with an average of about 668 students for high schools in New York.
Across its 6 schools, SOUTH GLENS FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT enrolls 2,883 students. SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is one of those schools.
By race and ethnicity, SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is 91% White. Other groups make up 3% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. In Saratoga County overall, the White share is about 88%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 15, compared with 70 nationally.
SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL reports a ratio of 14.4 students per teacher, from 65 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school's 14.4:1 compares with an average of 11.0:1 for high schools in New York. Lunch program data show 37% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL holds a B+ allk12 Grade, placing it above 70% of New York public high schools.
After adjusting for student poverty, SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL lands between the top and bottom 10% of New York schools. Its average proficiency rate across its state test results is 71.8%; the prediction is 61.3%.
The county, Saratoga County, is where the school is located. The median household earns about $100,787 a year, 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of people live in poverty. Saratoga County has 50 public schools with about 30,097 students, including SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
TANGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, about 0.3 miles away, is the closest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8. On average proficiency, SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is 2nd of 9 nearby schools with test data.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Small.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased from 902 to 939, a 4% rise. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 12.7:1; by 2024-25 it was 14.4:1.
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Saratoga County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
238,284
Census ACS
Median income
$100,787
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
50
30,097 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SOUTH GLENS FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- OLIVER W WINCH MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 631 students
- TANGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 425 students
- BALLARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 311 students
- HARRISON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 294 students
- MOREAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 283 students
Other schools in SOUTH GLENS FALLS
- OLIVER W WINCH MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 631 students
- TANGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 425 students
- HARRISON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 294 students
- MOREAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 283 students
Nearby schools
- TANGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.3 mi · 425
- MOREAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.2 mi · 283
- BIG CROSS STREET SCHOOL1.5 mi · 211
- OLIVER W WINCH MIDDLE SCHOOL1.7 mi · 631
- GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL2.1 mi · 628
- GLENS FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL2.2 mi · 610
Frequently asked questions
About SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 939 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL serve?
SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 14.4:1 (65 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
At SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
SOUTH GLENS FALLS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by SOUTH GLENS FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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