SARANAC LAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SARANAC LAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the SARANAC LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in SARANAC LAKE, NY with about 355 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 32 teachers, SARANAC LAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SARANAC LAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains in New York, serves as a central educational hub for the Saranac Lake Central School District. Housed in a historic facility on Canaras Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a learning environment that balances rigorous academic preparation with the unique cultural and geographic character of the North Country. The high school is known for its commitment to fostering student growth through a comprehensive curriculum that prepares graduates for both post-secondary education and the workforce.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school takes pride in its robust extracurricular offerings, which often leverage the region’s natural surroundings. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and community-based service projects. By maintaining a focus on personalized student development and community engagement, SARANAC LAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and civic responsibility necessary to succeed in an evolving global landscape.
For more information, contact SARANAC LAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (518) 891-4450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SARANAC LAKE, NY 12983-1500
(518) 891-4450
http://www.slcs.org
SARANAC LAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in SARANAC LAKE, NY with about 355 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SARANAC LAKE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 355
- Teachers:
- 32.81
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 355 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SARANAC LAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 98.0%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 41.7%
- Male
- 58.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.