For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,950 students in Glens Falls City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Glens Falls City School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,950 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Glens Falls City School District, which is ranked #524 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#525 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
104 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
29%
# Black Students
31 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
1,655 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
85%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
132 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
125
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
150
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
134
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
149
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
177
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
169
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
128
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
117
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
25
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,037 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,944 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,037
$31,353
Spending / Student
$21,944
$32,230
Best Glens Falls City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glens Falls Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Quade St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-6564
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-6564
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #22.
Kensington Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
43 Kensington Rd
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5151
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-5151
Grades: PK-4
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Glens Falls Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Quade St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-3418
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 793-3418
Grades: 5-8
| 588 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Heights School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24 Jackson Ave
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-1071
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-1071
Grades: PK-4
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
Big Cross Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 Big Cross St
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-2619
Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518) 792-2619
Grades: PK-4
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glens Falls City School District?
Glens Falls City School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,950 students.
What is the rank of Glens Falls City School District?
Glens Falls City School District is ranked #524 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Glens Falls City School District?
85% of Glens Falls City School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glens Falls City School District?
Glens Falls City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Glens Falls City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,944 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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