Serving 304 students in grades 6-12, Lake Placid Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Placid Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lake Placid Junior-senior High School's student population of 304 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Lake Placid Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Placid Junior-senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2229 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
5%
31%
Black
n/a
15%
White
92%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Placid Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Lake Placid Junior-senior High School is ranked #2229 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lake Placid Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Lake Placid Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saranac Lake Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Placid Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Placid Junior-senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lake Placid Junior-senior High School?
304 students attend Lake Placid Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lake Placid Junior-senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Placid Junior-senior High School?
Lake Placid Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lake Placid Junior-senior High School offer ?
Lake Placid Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lake Placid Junior-senior High School part of?
Lake Placid Junior-senior High School is part of Lake Placid Central School District.
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