- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glens Falls, NY
Glens Falls Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Glens Falls Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361224000981
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glens Falls Senior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Glens Falls · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Glens Falls Senior High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glens Falls Senior High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Glens Falls, NY.
School address
District: Glens Falls City School District · New York
NCES ID 361224000981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Glens Falls Senior High School held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.5 → 51.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 361224000981 · Glens Falls, NY High · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 12.3:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Glens Falls Middle School (610 students)
Glens Falls Senior High School held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.5 → 51.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Glens Falls Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Glens Falls Senior High School
628 students
- Glens Falls Mi
Glens Falls Middle School
610 students
- Kensington Roa
Kensington Road School
263 students
- Jackson Height
Jackson Heights School
260 students
- Big Cross Stre 211
Big Cross Street School
211 students
What this shows Glens Falls Senior High School reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glens Falls Senior High School compares
Glens Falls Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Glens Falls Senior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Glens Falls City School District reports $22,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glens Falls Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kensington Road School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Heights School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Cross Street School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glens Falls Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glens Falls Senior High School
How many students attend Glens Falls Senior High School?
Glens Falls Senior High School has 628 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glens Falls, NY. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glens Falls Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glens Falls Senior High School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glens Falls Senior High School?
40.8% of students at Glens Falls Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glens Falls Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Glens Falls Senior High School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Glens Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glens Falls Senior High School?
Glens Falls Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Glens Falls Senior High School rank among public schools in Glens Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Glens Falls Senior High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Glens Falls, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Glens Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Glens Falls City School District?
Besides Glens Falls Senior High School, Glens Falls City School District also operates Glens Falls Middle School (610 students), Kensington Road School (263 students), and Jackson Heights School (260 students). See the Glens Falls City School District district page for the complete list.