- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saranac, NY
Saranac High School
Federal NCES profile for Saranac High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360000904669
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saranac High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Saranac · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Saranac High School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saranac High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saranac, NY.
School address
District: Saranac Central School District · New York
NCES ID 360000904669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Saranac High School grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 360000904669 · Saranac, NY High · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 11.7:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Saranac Middle School (361 students)
Saranac High School grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Saranac High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Saranac High School
468 students
- Saranac Middle
Saranac Middle School
361 students
- Saranac Elemen
Saranac Elementary School
359 students
- Morrisonville
Morrisonville Elementary School
358 students
What this shows Saranac High School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saranac High School compares
Saranac High School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New York - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$24,299
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Saranac High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Saranac Central School District reports $24,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saranac High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saranac Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saranac Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morrisonville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saranac High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Saranac High School
How many students attend Saranac High School?
Saranac High School has 468 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saranac, NY. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saranac High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saranac High School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saranac High School?
34.1% of students at Saranac High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saranac High School?
The largest demographic group at Saranac High School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Saranac, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saranac High School?
Saranac High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Saranac High School rank among public schools in Saranac?
By Resource Investment Index, Saranac High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saranac, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Saranac Central School District?
Besides Saranac High School, Saranac Central School District also operates Saranac Middle School (361 students), Saranac Elementary School (359 students), and Morrisonville Elementary School (358 students). See the Saranac Central School District district page for the complete list.