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#918 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 19% in state

Lake George Junior-senior High School

High School · Lake George Central School District · Lake George, NY

A Lake George Central School District high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

381 CANADA ST, Lake George, NY 12845

  • Math 60% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+18.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.3 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation20%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
District spending per student$36,187
Chronic Absenteeism14.6%

Students at Lake George Junior-senior High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lake George Junior-senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated802/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,583

Median home value

$371,700

Median rent

$1,064/mo

College educated

37.1%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12845; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
8 boys'·7 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Lake George Central School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$36,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lake George Junior-senior High School is listed in LAKE GEORGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lake George Junior-senior High School

Lake George Junior-senior High School is a public high school in Lake George, NY, part of Lake George Central School District, serving approximately 315 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #918 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake George Junior-senior High School

What grades does Lake George Junior-senior High School serve?

Lake George Junior-senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Lake George Junior-senior High School?

Lake George Junior-senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake George Junior-senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake George Junior-senior High School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake George Junior-senior High School rank in NY?

Lake George Junior-senior High School ranks #918 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Lake George Junior-senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake George Junior-senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lake George Junior-senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake George Junior-senior High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lake George Junior-senior High School a charter school?

No, Lake George Junior-senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lake George Junior-senior High School a Title I school?

No, Lake George Junior-senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake George Junior-senior High School?

24.4% of students at Lake George Junior-senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
315
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Warren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 12845)
4,389
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
52.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12845; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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