Excellent
#287 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 6% in state
Plattsburgh Senior High School
High School · Plattsburgh City School District · Plattsburgh, NY
A Plattsburgh City School District high school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 CLIFFORD DR, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
- Math 98% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Plattsburgh Senior High School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 86% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plattsburgh 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,413
Median home value
$182,100
Median rent
$957/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
54.2%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Clinton-essex-warren-washington BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 239 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Plattsburgh City School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $28,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plattsburgh Senior High School is listed in PLATTSBURGH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plattsburgh Senior High School
Plattsburgh Senior High School is a public high school in Plattsburgh, NY, part of Plattsburgh City School District, serving approximately 560 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #287 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plattsburgh Senior High School
What grades does Plattsburgh Senior High School serve?
Plattsburgh Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Plattsburgh Senior High School?
Plattsburgh Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plattsburgh Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plattsburgh Senior High School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plattsburgh Senior High School rank in NY?
Plattsburgh Senior High School ranks #287 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Plattsburgh Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plattsburgh Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Plattsburgh Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plattsburgh Senior High School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Plattsburgh Senior High School a charter school?
No, Plattsburgh Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plattsburgh Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Plattsburgh Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plattsburgh Senior High School?
47.3% of students at Plattsburgh 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 560
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (518) 561-7500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 12901)
- 32,012
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 12901; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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