SAUGERTIES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

310 WASHINGTON AVE EXT
SAUGERTIES, NY 12477

www.saugerties.k12.ny.us

358 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Saugerties Junior High School, located at 310 Washington Avenue Extension in Saugerties, New York, serves as a foundational component of the Saugerties Central School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students during their early adolescent years. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the institution aims to foster intellectual curiosity and personal growth, preparing students for the rigors of the high school curriculum.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing a diverse range of programs to engage its student body. Through its website, the district maintains transparency and connectivity with parents, offering resources to help families navigate the middle school experience. Saugerties Junior High works to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and develop essential skills, ensuring that every learner has the opportunity to succeed in a safe and inclusive setting.

358

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAUGERTIES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	260
Hispanic	57
Black	6
Asian	8
Two or More	27

White
260 (72.6 %)
Hispanic
57 (15.9 %)
Two or More
27 (7.5 %)
Asian
8 (2.2 %)
Black
6 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SAUGERTIES CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)247-6561
Website:	http://www.saugerties.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 7 182

Grade 8 176