Serving 315 students in grades 7-12, Lake George Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake George Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Lake George Junior-senior High School's student population of 315 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake George Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake George Junior-senior High School is 0.14, 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
#591 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
93%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake George Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Lake George Junior-senior High School is ranked #591 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lake George Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Lake George Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Queensbury Senior High School, Glens Falls Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake George Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lake George Junior-senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lake George Junior-senior High School?
315 students attend Lake George Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lake George Junior-senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake George Junior-senior High School?
Lake George Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lake George Junior-senior High School offer ?
Lake George Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake George Junior-senior High School part of?
Lake George Junior-senior High School is part of Lake George Central School District.
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