POTSDAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

(315)265-2000

www.potsdam.k12.ny.us

373 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Potsdam Senior High School, located at 29 LeRoy St. in Potsdam, New York, serves as a cornerstone of the Potsdam Central School District. Situated in a region known for its strong academic culture—bolstered by its proximity to Clarkson University and SUNY Potsdam—the high school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The institution is committed to fostering an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, civic responsibility, and personal growth for students within the North Country community.

The school offers a diverse curriculum designed to challenge its student body, often emphasizing a blend of rigorous academics, extracurricular activities, and support systems aimed at holistic development. By leveraging its unique location in a "college town," Potsdam Senior High often benefits from educational partnerships and resources that enhance its learning environment. Those interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies can find extensive information and updates through their official website at [www.potsdam.k12.ny.us](http://www.potsdam.k12.ny.us).

373

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POTSDAM SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	13
Black	5
Asian	15
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
331 (88.7%)
Asian
15 (4.0%)
Hispanic
13 (3.5%)
Two or More
8 (2.1%)
Black
5 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	POTSDAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)265-2000
Website:	http://www.potsdam.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	373
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 78

Grade 10 111

Grade 11 87

Grade 12 96

Ungraded 1