Serving 980 students in grades 9-12, Queensbury Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 980 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 92% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queensbury Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Queensbury Senior High School's student population of 980 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
980 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Queensbury Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queensbury Senior High School is 0.15, 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
#315 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
92%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queensbury Senior High School's ranking?
Queensbury Senior High School is ranked #315 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Queensbury Senior High School often compared to?
Queensbury Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glens Falls Senior High School, Lake George Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Queensbury Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Queensbury Senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Queensbury Senior High School?
980 students attend Queensbury Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Queensbury Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queensbury Senior High School?
Queensbury Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queensbury Senior High School offer ?
Queensbury Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queensbury Senior High School part of?
Queensbury Senior High School is part of Queensbury Union Free School District.
In what neighborhood is Queensbury Senior High School located?
Queensbury Senior High School is located in the Glens Falls North neighborhood of Queensbury, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Glens Falls North.
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