SARANAC HIGH SCHOOL

SARANAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
60 PICKETTS CRNRS RD
SARANAC, NY 12981
468 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Saranac High School, located in Saranac, New York, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Northern Adirondack region. As part of the Saranac Central School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that emphasizes college and career readiness. It offers a broad curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, vocational opportunities through regional BOCES partnerships, and a variety of extracurricular activities ranging from competitive athletics to music and arts programs.

The school is noted for its community-oriented atmosphere, which prioritizes a supportive environment for student development. By integrating technology into the classroom and focusing on social-emotional learning alongside traditional academics, Saranac High School strives to prepare its graduates for the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce. Further information regarding their specific course offerings, district policies, and athletic schedules can be found on their official website at [http://www.saranac.org](http://www.saranac.org).
468
Total Students
41.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    441 (94.8%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.4%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.7%)
  • Black
    3 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: SARANAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)565-5800
Website: http://www.saranac.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 183
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 9 140
Grade 10 122
Grade 11 98
Grade 12 108
Gender Ratio