Enrollment
628
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 361224000981
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Glens Falls · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glens Falls Senior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glens Falls Senior High School
Glens Falls Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Glens Falls, New York, enrolling 628 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 628 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 711 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #428.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Glens Falls City School District spends $20,318 per pupil, 23% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Glens Falls City School District also operates Glens Falls Middle School (610 students) and Kensington Road School (263 students) alongside Glens Falls Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Glens Falls Senior High School compares
Glens Falls Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,318
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glens Falls City School District, which includes Glens Falls Senior High School.
$20,318
Per student
-23%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 45.5%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~628 students)
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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.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Glens Falls Senior High School a good school?
Glens Falls Senior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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