Skaneateles Senior High School is a public high school in Onondaga County, New York, United States and is the highest level of the Skaneateles Central School District.
Serving 410 students in grades 9-12, Skaneateles Senior High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skaneateles Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Skaneateles Senior High School's student population of 410 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
410 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Skaneateles Senior High School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skaneateles Senior High School is 0.12, 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
#17 out of 4346 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
31%
Black
n/a
15%
White
94%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lakers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skaneateles Senior High School's ranking?
Skaneateles Senior High School is ranked #17 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Skaneateles Senior High School often compared to?
Skaneateles Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marcellus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skaneateles Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Skaneateles Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Skaneateles Senior High School?
410 students attend Skaneateles Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Skaneateles Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skaneateles Senior High School?
Skaneateles Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Skaneateles Senior High School offer ?
Skaneateles Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Skaneateles Senior High School part of?
Skaneateles Senior High School is part of Skaneateles Central School District.
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