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#2234 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 47% in state

Sackets Harbor Central School

School · Sackets Harbor Central School District · Sackets Harbor, NY

A school in Sackets Harbor, NY where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 290, Sackets Harbor, NY 13685

  • Math 41% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-12.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation2.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$22,620
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Sackets Harbor Central School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sackets Harbor Central 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low128/100K

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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

$85,195

Median home value

$286,300

Median rent

$1,364/mo

College educated

42.4%

Homeownership

60.1%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13685; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

Sackets Harbor Central School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$22,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sackets Harbor Central School is listed in SACKETS HARBOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sackets Harbor Central School

Sackets Harbor Central School is a public school in Sackets Harbor, NY, part of Sackets Harbor Central School District, serving approximately 399 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,234 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sackets Harbor Central School

What grades does Sackets Harbor Central School serve?

Sackets Harbor Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Sackets Harbor Central School?

Sackets Harbor Central School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sackets Harbor Central School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sackets Harbor Central School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sackets Harbor Central School rank in NY?

Sackets Harbor Central School ranks #2,234 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Sackets Harbor Central School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sackets Harbor Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Sackets Harbor Central School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sackets Harbor Central School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sackets Harbor Central School a charter school?

No, Sackets Harbor Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sackets Harbor Central School a Title I school?

No, Sackets Harbor Central School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sackets Harbor Central School?

36.3% of students at Sackets Harbor Central 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 13685)
2,234
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
45.4
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 13685; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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