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Saranac High School

Summary:

Saranac High School is a public high school located in Saranac, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 414 students. The school is part of the Saranac Central School District, which is ranked 593 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Saranac High School has consistently ranked in the top 30-40% of New York high schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 363 out of 1,242 high schools in the state. The school's students perform significantly better than the state average on Regents/Common Core exams, with 100% proficiency rates in Regents/Common Core Algebra II and Regents/Physics, compared to the state averages of 74.04% and 73.89%, respectively. Saranac High School has also maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.3% to 94.5% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the state average. The school's male and female students, as well as its special education and low socioeconomic status students, have performed well compared to their peers in other New York high schools, with many subgroups ranking in the top 30-40% of the state.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Beekmantown High School, Ausable Valley High School, and Plattsburgh Senior High School, Saranac High School generally outperforms its peers in terms of academic rankings, test scores, and graduation rates. However, some nearby schools, such as Beekmantown High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a competitive educational landscape in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 60 Picketts Crnrs Rd
       Saranac, NY  12981-0008

(518) 565-5800

District: Saranac Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
363rd of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,328 Help


Feeder schools for Saranac High School:

Elementary:    Morrisonville Elementary School
    Saranac Elementary School
Middle:    Saranac Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  440

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.6%
Two or more races:
3.4%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.6% Help


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Compare Details Saranac High School ranks better than 70.8% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.9. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Saranac High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.6%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saranac High School is 10.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saranac High School is $18,328.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saranac High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Saranac High School 363rd of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Saranac High School in the ranking list.)

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Saranac Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Saranac Central School District 593rd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saranac High School

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Rank History for all students at Saranac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 63.37 331st 935 64.6%
2006 65.13 310th 986 68.6%
2007 64.91 328th 1002 67.3%
2008 62.88 396th 1027 61.4%
2009 70.35 209th 1086 80.8%
2010 72.85 164th 1117 85.3%
2011 71.78 211th 1165 81.9%
2012 72.86 244th 1198 79.6%
2013 69.37 355th 1217 70.8%
2014 63.93 397th 1237 67.9%
2015 62.17 410th 1255 67.3%
2016 73.02 177th 1255 85.9%
2017 69.65 273rd 1221 77.6%
2018 70.34 317th 1210 73.8%
2019 75.78 203rd 1207 83.2%
2021 64.33 203rd 519 60.9%
2022 67.46 360th 1190 69.7%
2023 65.07 421st 1228 65.7%
2024 68.90 363rd 1242 70.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Saranac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.24 186th 1095 83.0%
2019 81.99 128th 1132 88.7%
2022 61.12 307th 1038 70.4%
2023 42.07 593rd 1130 47.5%
2024 58.26 378th 1144 67.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saranac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.83 452nd 1154 60.8%
2019 76.15 119th 1179 89.9%
2021 75.32 31st 289 89.3%
2022 57.80 404th 1101 63.3%
2023 55.58 461st 1155 60.1%
2024 58.60 420th 1170 64.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Saranac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.84 361st 1176 69.3%
2019 73.93 247th 1193 79.3%
2022 63.90 410th 1155 64.5%
2023 70.64 334th 1197 72.1%
2024 65.14 430th 1219 64.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Saranac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.63 261st 1176 77.8%
2019 76.08 175th 1190 85.3%
2022 69.34 302nd 1154 73.8%
2023 64.24 406th 1191 65.9%
2024 63.98 423rd 1211 65.1%
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Rank History for White students at Saranac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.40 440th 765 42.5%
2019 65.43 220th 793 72.3%
2021 50.68 77th 133 42.1%
2022 54.97 329th 738 55.4%
2023 47.44 441st 776 43.2%
2024 48.62 434th 781 44.4%
See the entire list of Best New York High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Saranac High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 486 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1990 470 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1991 461 2 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1992 481 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1993 492 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1994 472 4 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 481 6 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1996 481 6 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1997 494 5 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1998 522 5 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 530
1999 566 5 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2000 576 4 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2001 578 4 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2002 592 4 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2003 592 4 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2004 600 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2005 623 2 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2006 634 4 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2007 622 6 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2008 616 8 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2009 307 5 8 276 1 n/a n/a 0 597
2010 572 5 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2011 575 8 1 7 0 0 0 0 591
2012 550 7 2 9 0 0 2 0 570
2013 506 3 1 5 0 0 0 0 515
2014 466 5 0 2 1 0 1 0 475
2015 447 4 1 2 0 0 1 0 455
2016 431 4 1 3 1 0 3 0 443
2017 417 5 2 3 1 0 2 0 430
2018 410 6 2 6 0 0 1 0 425
2019 386 5 1 7 0 0 2 0 401
2020 371 4 1 6 1 0 1 0 384
2021 387 2 1 5 0 0 4 0 399
2022 397 0 0 5 0 0 7 0 409
2023 395 0 1 7 0 0 9 2 414
2024 412 2 1 7 0 0 15 3 440

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Saranac High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 490 27.9 17.5 n/a
1990 478 32.4 14.7 n/a
1991 469 31.9 14.7 n/a
1992 488 29.9 16.3 n/a
1993 499 28.4 17.6 n/a
1994 482 29.9 16.1 12.2
1995 492 36.3 13.6 10.8
1996 492 36.3 13.6 10.8
1997 503 33.3 15.1 11.5
1998 530 31.3 16.9 22.3
1999 579 33.7 17.2 24.4
2000 589 36.2 16.3 17.7
2001 589 35.3 16.7 18.5
2002 603 38.9 15.5 20.1
2003 603 38.9 15.5 20.1
2004 609 n/a n/a n/a
2005 636 40.9 15.6 18.7
2006 647 46.0 14.1 20.2
2007 637 45.4 14.0 21.7
2008 633 45.2 14.0 27.8
2009 597 43.6 13.7 28.1
2010 591 43.4 13.6 21.3
2011 591 43.3 13.6 24.5
2012 570 38.3 14.8 24.4
2013 515 37.6 13.6 36.9
2014 475 36.2 13.1 17.5
2015 455 38.0 11.9 37.4
2016 443 38.0 11.6 38.8
2017 430 36.5 11.7 39.3
2018 425 36.5 11.6 37.6
2019 401 36.0 11.1 39.9
2020 384 40.7 9.4 36.5
2021 399 39.0 10.2 36.3
2022 409 38.3 10.6 35.2
2023 414 40.0 10.3 36
2024 440 40.5 10.8 41.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Saranac High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 490 27.9 17.5 n/a
1990 478 32.4 14.7 n/a
1991 469 31.9 14.7 n/a
1992 488 29.9 16.3 n/a
1993 499 28.4 17.6 n/a
1994 482 29.9 16.1 12.2
1995 492 36.3 13.6 10.8
1996 492 36.3 13.6 10.8
1997 503 33.3 15.1 11.5
1998 530 31.3 16.9 22.3
1999 579 33.7 17.2 24.4
2000 589 36.2 16.3 17.7
2001 589 35.3 16.7 18.5
2002 603 38.9 15.5 20.1
2003 603 38.9 15.5 20.1
2004 609 n/a n/a n/a
2005 636 40.9 15.6 18.7
2006 647 46.0 14.1 20.2
2007 637 45.4 14.0 21.7
2008 633 45.2 14.0 27.8
2009 597 43.6 13.7 28.1
2010 591 43.4 13.6 21.3
2011 591 43.3 13.6 24.5
2012 570 38.3 14.8 24.4
2013 515 37.6 13.6 36.9
2014 475 36.2 13.1 17.5
2015 455 38.0 11.9 37.4
2016 443 38.0 11.6 38.8
2017 430 36.5 11.7 39.3
2018 425 36.5 11.6 37.6
2019 401 36.0 11.1 39.9
2020 384 40.7 9.4 36.5
2021 399 39.0 10.2 36.3
2022 409 38.3 10.6 35.2
2023 414 40.0 10.3 36
2024 440 40.5 10.8 41.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Saranac High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.8%0.2%0.6%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.8%
201499.0%0.4%0.4%99.2%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201599.3%0.2%0.4%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201699.6%0.2%0.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201799.5%0.2%0.2%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.8%99.8%
201899.3%0.2%0.2%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.5%99.8%99.8%
201999.5%0.0%0.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
2020100.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Saranac High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $818 (4.8%) $16,187 (95.2%) $17,005
2020 $855 (4.8%) $17,099 (95.2%) $17,954
2021 $590 (3.6%) $15,758 (96.4%) $16,347
2022 $1,681 (9.4%) $16,151 (90.6%) $17,832
2023 $1,493 (8.1%) $16,835 (91.9%) $18,328

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saranac High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 203rd of 1207 High schoolsRanks 421st of 1228 High schools
 17.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Saranac High School)93.265.4
 27.8%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Saranac Central School District)9370
 23%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Saranac High School)88.780.4
 8.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (Saranac Central School District)88.780.4
 8.3%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Saranac High School)98.197.4
 0.7%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Saranac Central School District)98.197.4
 0.7%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Saranac High School)93.288.5
 4.7%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Saranac Central School District)92.388.5
 3.8%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Saranac High School)98.470
 28.4%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Saranac Central School District)98.470
 28.4%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Saranac High School)80.556.9
 23.6%
   End of Course Earth Science (Saranac Central School District)82.468.6
 13.9%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Saranac High School)93.475
 18.4%
   End of Course Living Environment (Saranac Central School District)93.575
 18.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Saranac High School)6591.7
 26.7%
   End of Course Physics (Saranac Central School District)6591.7
 26.7%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Saranac High School)90.590.4
 0.1%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Saranac Central School District)89.690.4
 0.8%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students401414
 3.2%
African American50
 100%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic77
Pacific Islander00
White386395
 2.3%
Two or More Races29
 350%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.9%36%
 3.9%

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Saranac High School ranks 363rd of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Saranac High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Morrisonville Elementary School
Elementary : Saranac Elementary School
Middle : Saranac Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 440 students attended Saranac High School.

Students at Saranac High School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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