Serving 417 students in grades 6-12, Northern Adirondack Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northern Adirondack Middle/high School is 0.04, 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
#2263 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
98%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Adirondack Middle/high School's ranking?
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School is ranked #2263 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Northern Adirondack Middle/high School often compared to?
Northern Adirondack Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saranac Middle School, Beekmantown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Adirondack Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Northern Adirondack Middle/high School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northern Adirondack Middle/high School?
417 students attend Northern Adirondack Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Northern Adirondack Middle/high School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Adirondack Middle/high School?
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northern Adirondack Middle/high School offer ?
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Adirondack Middle/high School part of?
Northern Adirondack Middle/high School is part of Northern Adirondack Central School District.
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