Serving 948 students in grades 9-12, South Glens Falls Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 948 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Glens Falls Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
South Glens Falls Senior High School's student population of 948 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
948 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
School Rankings
South 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 South Glens Falls Senior High School is 0.17, 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
#1496 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
91%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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 South Glens Falls Senior High School's ranking?
South Glens Falls Senior High School is ranked #1496 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are South Glens Falls Senior High School often compared to?
South Glens Falls Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saratoga Springs High School, Schuylerville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Glens Falls Senior High School?
The graduation rate of South Glens Falls Senior High School is 87%, which is equal to the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Glens Falls Senior High School?
948 students attend South Glens Falls Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of South Glens Falls Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Glens Falls Senior High School?
South Glens Falls Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Glens Falls Senior High School offer ?
South Glens Falls Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Glens Falls Senior High School part of?
South Glens Falls Senior High School is part of South Glens Falls Central School District.
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