Below Average
#3724 of 4,742 schools in NY
Lake Placid Junior-senior High School
High School · LAKE PLACID CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
34 SCHOOL ST, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Enrollment
311
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
4.8
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
311
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
4.8
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,724 of 4,742
In Lake Placid
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#2 of 2
LAKE PLACID CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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Lake Placid Junior-senior High School
High School in Lake Placid · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Lake Placid Junior-senior High School
Lake Placid Junior-senior High School is a public high school in Lake Placid, NY, part of LAKE PLACID CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Lake Placid Junior-senior High School serves approximately 311 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Lake Placid Junior-senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,724 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Lake Placid Junior-senior High School show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- NY avg 7.0
What Parents Should Know
At 7.2:1 students to teachers, Lake Placid Junior-senior High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Lake Placid Junior-senior High School — Students at Lake Placid Junior-senior High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
34.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.9/10.
How Lake Placid Junior-senior High School Compares
See how Lake Placid Junior-senior High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
34 SCHOOL ST, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lake Placid Junior-senior High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. SARANAC LAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 8.5 miles away, in nearby Saranac Lake), which scores notably higher. Another option is MOUNTAIN LAKE ACADEMY (rated 8.2/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SARANAC HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 29.3 miles away, in nearby Saranac), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lake Placid, see our Lake Placid schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 23.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST AGNES PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Lake Placid | 0.7 mi | 5.5 |
| LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lake Placid | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| MOUNTAIN LAKE ACADEMY Lake Placid | 2.5 mi | 8.2 |
| NORTH COUNTRY SCHOOL Lake Placid | 5.9 mi | 7.7 |
| ST BERNARDS SCHOOL Saranac Lake | 7.7 mi | 5.4 |
| PETROVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saranac Lake | 8.0 mi | 4.6 |
| SARANAC LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Saranac Lake | 8.0 mi | 5.2 |
| BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL Saranac Lake | 10.0 mi | 6.2 |
| SARANAC LAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Saranac Lake | 8.5 mi | 8.3 |
| KEENE CENTRAL SCHOOL Keene Valley | 11.6 mi | 6.6 |
| ADIRONDACK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wilmington | 12.4 mi | 5.2 |
| AUSABLE FORKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Au Sable Forks | 18.6 mi | 5.8 |
| NEWCOMB CENTRAL SCHOOL Newcomb | 23.0 mi | 7.4 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW CAMPUS Elizabethtown | 19.8 mi | 4.9 |
| AUSABLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Clintonville | 23.1 mi | 7.7 |
| AUSABLE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Clintonville | 23.1 mi | 5.8 |
| SARANAC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saranac | 29.1 mi | 5.6 |
| SARANAC HIGH SCHOOL Saranac | 29.3 mi | 7.8 |
| SARANAC MIDDLE SCHOOL Saranac | 29.4 mi | 4.8 |
| L P QUINN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tupper Lake | 23.0 mi | 3.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 12946 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$78,261
Median Home Value
$443,800
Median Rent
$982/mo
Population
4,805
College Educated
45.7%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Median Age
46.5
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| NAZARETH REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 4.8 |
| TICONDEROGA JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Ticonderoga, NY | 4.8 |
| CATO-MERIDIAN JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Cato, NY | 4.7 |
| EPIC HIGH SCHOOL - NORTH South Richmond Hill, NY | 4.7 |
| FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY VI HIGH SCHOOL Far Rockaway, NY | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lake Placid Junior-senior High School
What grades does Lake Placid Junior-senior High School serve?
Lake Placid Junior-senior High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Lake Placid Junior-senior High School?
Lake Placid Junior-senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Placid Junior-senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Placid 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 Placid Junior-senior High School rank in NY?
Lake Placid Junior-senior High School ranks #3,724 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Lake Placid Junior-senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Placid Junior-senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Placid Junior-senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Placid Junior-senior High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lake Placid Junior-senior High School a charter school?
No, Lake Placid Junior-senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Placid Junior-senior High School a Title I school?
No, Lake Placid Junior-senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Placid Junior-senior High School?
34.1% of students at Lake Placid 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 34.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (518) 523-2474
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
Resources & Links
District
LAKE PLACID CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 574
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,662
- District Rank
- #2 of 2
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