Adirondack Wilderness Challenge High School (Closed 2008)

516 Norrisville Road
Schuyler Falls, NY 12985
Adirondack Wilderness Challenge High School serves 24 students in grades 8-11. 
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Total Students
24 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
25%
29%
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Black
54%
16%
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White
17%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
53%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Adirondack Wilderness Challenge High School?
24 students attend Adirondack Wilderness Challenge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Adirondack Wilderness Challenge High School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does Adirondack Wilderness Challenge High School offer ?
Adirondack Wilderness Challenge High School offers enrollment in grades 8-11
What school district is Adirondack Wilderness Challenge High School part of?
Adirondack Wilderness Challenge High School is part of New York State Office Of Children And Family Services (OCFS) School District.

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