Glens Falls High School, abbreviated GFHS, is a high school serving the Glens Falls City School District and Glens Falls Common School District. It is located at 10 Quade Street near Sherman Avenue in Glens Falls, New York.
Serving 622 students in grades 9-12, Glens Falls Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glens Falls Senior High School's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 26, 2026
School Rankings
Glens Falls Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glens Falls Senior High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1423 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
83%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glens Falls Senior High School's ranking?
Glens Falls Senior High School is ranked #1423 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Glens Falls Senior High School often compared to?
Glens Falls Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Queensbury Senior High School, Lake George Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glens Falls Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Glens Falls Senior High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Glens Falls Senior High School?
622 students attend Glens Falls Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Glens Falls Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glens Falls Senior High School?
Glens Falls Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Glens Falls Senior High School offer ?
Glens Falls Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Glens Falls Senior High School part of?
Glens Falls Senior High School is part of Glens Falls City School District.
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