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#738 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 16% in state

Saratoga Springs High School

High School · Saratoga Springs City Sd · Saratoga Springs, NY

A Saratoga Springs City Sd high school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1 BLUE STREAK BLVD, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

  • Math 98% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 92% proficient (2021)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency98% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+35.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation28.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$20,626
Chronic Absenteeism27.6%

Students at Saratoga Springs High School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency98%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency92%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 95% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2017
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2018
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2019
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2020*
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
98%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 96% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

26.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Saratoga Springs 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,906/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saratoga Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$98,374

Median home value

$419,200

Median rent

$1,460/mo

College educated

55%

Homeownership

62.5%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12866; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
28.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Saratoga Central Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.16–120.6 mi204Compare →
Waldorf School of Saratoga SpringsPrivate · tuition6.1PK–120.9 mi104Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Saratoga Springs City Sd

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$20,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Saratoga Springs High School is listed in SARATOGA SPRINGS CITY SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Saratoga Springs High School

Saratoga Springs High School is a public high school in Saratoga Springs, NY, part of Saratoga Springs City Sd, serving approximately 1,871 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #738 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Saratoga Springs High School

What grades does Saratoga Springs High School serve?

Saratoga Springs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Saratoga Springs High School?

Saratoga Springs High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,871 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Saratoga Springs High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Saratoga Springs High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Saratoga Springs High School rank in NY?

Saratoga Springs High School ranks #738 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Saratoga Springs High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Saratoga Springs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Saratoga Springs High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Saratoga Springs High School has 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Saratoga Springs High School a charter school?

No, Saratoga Springs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Saratoga Springs High School a Title I school?

No, Saratoga Springs High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saratoga Springs High School?

26.7% of students at Saratoga Springs 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
1,871
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
144
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Saratoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.6%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 12866)
39,657
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
44.2
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 12866; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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