B
Good
77/100

Saranac Lake Senior High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 79 CANARAS AVE, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Overall
B
77/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 92% · Math 92% proficient · 60th percentile in New York
Graduation
B+
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

77
Repit Score
out of 100
374
Students
enrolled
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$30K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%60/100reading 56th percentile, math 63rd percentile among New York high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%72/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Many New York high schools report 95% or more of students proficient, so comparisons among top schools here are less precise and we don’t estimate a “versus similar schools” figure. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency92% (+36 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency92% (+35 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+8 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White92%92%reading +9 pts, math +9 pts50th percentile (list)
Low-income90%90%reading +14 pts, math +17 pts70th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 79 CANARAS AVE
City Saranac Lake
ZIP Code 12983
District 3625740
NCES School ID 362574003535
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 12983

Understanding the community around Saranac Lake Senior High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,237
Per Capita Income $41,092
Poverty Rate 6.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.4%
High School or Higher 92.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $187,700
Median Rent $791
Owner-Occupied 59.3%
Renter-Occupied 40.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Saranac Lake Senior High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 96.0%
Hispanic/Latino 1.1%
Black 0.5%
Two or More Races 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 374
Teachers (FTE) 33.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Saranac Lake Senior High School?
Saranac Lake Senior High School has a Repit School Score of 77 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Saranac Lake Senior High School?
Saranac Lake Senior High School has 374 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does Saranac Lake Senior High School serve?
Saranac Lake Senior High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Saranac Lake Senior High School receive per student?
Saranac Lake Senior High School receives $29,596 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Saranac Lake Senior High School in 12983 ▼
Avg Home Value
$353,836
Avg Monthly Rent
$963
1-Year Change
+8.0%
% Renters
40.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026