SKANEATELES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.skanschools.org

428 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Skaneateles Senior High School, located in the lakeside village of Skaneateles, New York, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Skaneateles Central School District. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top-performing schools in Central New York. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students through a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous core subjects, and diverse elective offerings that prepare graduates for competitive post-secondary opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Skaneateles Senior High emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, placing a strong value on athletics, the arts, and community involvement. The school fosters a close-knit, supportive environment where faculty and staff prioritize personalized student growth and character development. With a culture defined by tradition and high expectations, the school remains a cornerstone of the Skaneateles community, consistently aiming to cultivate responsible citizens who are prepared for the complexities of the modern world.

428

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SKANEATELES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	403
Hispanic	16
Asian	7
Two or More	2

White
403 (94.2 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.7 %)
Asian
7 (1.6 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SKANEATELES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)291-2231
Website:	http://www.skanschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 98

Grade 10 116

Grade 11 99

Grade 12 115