Enrollment
939
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · South Glens Falls, NY
South Glens Falls Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for South Glens Falls Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362724003718
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Glens Falls Senior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in South Glens Falls · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Glens Falls Senior High School has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Glens Falls Senior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in South Glens Falls, NY.
School address
District: South Glens Falls Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362724003718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Glens Falls Senior High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Glens Falls Senior High School
South Glens Falls Senior High School is a large high school in South Glens Falls, New York, enrolling 939 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 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 34.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 91% of state schools at 939 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 403 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #267.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Glens Falls Central School District spends $19,849 per pupil, 25% below the New York average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
South Glens Falls Central School District also operates Oliver W Winch Middle School (631 students) and Tanglewood Elementary School (425 students) alongside South 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 South Glens Falls Senior High School compares
South 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 39% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 939 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
939
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.3%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$19,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, South Glens Falls Senior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Glens Falls Central School District, which includes South Glens Falls Senior High School.
$19,849
Per student
-25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 45.8%
Federal 9.3%
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 South Glens Falls Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver W Winch Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tanglewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ballard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moreau Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Glens Falls Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~939 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Glens Falls Senior High School
How many students attend South Glens Falls Senior High School?
South Glens Falls Senior High School has 939 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Glens Falls, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Glens Falls Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Glens Falls Senior High School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Glens Falls Senior High School?
34.3% of students at South 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 South Glens Falls Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at South Glens Falls Senior High School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in South Glens Falls, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Glens Falls Senior High School?
South Glens Falls Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 South Glens Falls Senior High School rank among public schools in South Glens Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, South Glens Falls Senior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in South 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 South Glens Falls on the city page.
Is South Glens Falls Senior High School a good school?
South Glens Falls Senior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 South Glens Falls Central School District?
Besides South Glens Falls Senior High School, South Glens Falls Central School District also operates Oliver W Winch Middle School (631 students), Tanglewood Elementary School (425 students), and Ballard Elementary School (311 students). See the South Glens Falls Central School District district page for the complete list.
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