MASSENA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

MASSENA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
84 NIGHTENGALE AVE
MASSENA, NY 13662
743 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Massena Senior High School, located at 84 Nightengale Avenue in Massena, New York, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Massena Central School District. Situated in the North Country region near the Canadian border, the school functions as a central pillar for the local community, providing a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12. Its facilities and programming are designed to support the educational needs of the diverse student population within the district.

The school is committed to fostering student success through a blend of rigorous academics, extracurricular activities, and community engagement. As part of the broader Massena Central School District, the high school emphasizes preparing its students for post-secondary opportunities, whether in higher education or the workforce. By maintaining a structured learning environment and offering various resources, Massena Senior High School aims to cultivate both intellectual development and personal growth for the youth of the Massena area.
743
Total Students
55.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    585 (78.9%)
  • American Indian
    117 (15.8%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (1.6%)
  • Black
    11 (1.5%)
  • Two or More
    7 (0.9%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MASSENA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (315)764-3710
Website: http://www.mcs.k12.ny.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 365
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 9 170
Grade 10 185
Grade 11 196
Grade 12 181
Ungraded 11
Gender Ratio