- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362724003718
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
South Glens Falls Senior High School held near 948 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.3 → 64.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 362724003718 · South Glens Falls, NY High · MID · TRAD
939 enr · 13.8:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Oliver W Winch Middle School (631 students)
South Glens Falls Senior High School held near 948 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.3 → 64.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
South Glens Falls Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Glens Falls Senior High School
939 students
- Oliver W Winch
Oliver W Winch Middle School
631 students
- Tanglewood Ele
Tanglewood Elementary School
425 students
- Ballard Elemen 311
Ballard Elementary School
311 students
- Harrison Avenu 294
Harrison Avenue Elementary School
294 students
- Moreau Element 283
Moreau Elementary School
283 students
What this shows South Glens Falls Senior High School reports 939 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Glens Falls Senior High School compares
South 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,315
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
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.
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
District finance for South Glens Falls Central School District reports $21,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~939 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 908 (2022-23) → 948 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
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 38/100 (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 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.
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.