Serving 409 students in grades 6-12, Tupper Lake Middle-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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Tupper Lake Middle-high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Tupper Lake Middle-high School's student population of 409 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
Tupper Lake Middle-high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tupper Lake Middle-high School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2410 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
93%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Tupper Lake Middle-high School is ranked #2410 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Tupper Lake Middle-high School often compared to?
Tupper Lake Middle-high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saranac Lake Senior High School, Franklin Academy High School, Chazy Central Rural Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tupper Lake Middle-high School?
The graduation rate of Tupper Lake Middle-high School is 70-79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tupper Lake Middle-high School?
409 students attend Tupper Lake Middle-high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Tupper Lake Middle-high School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tupper Lake Middle-high School?
Tupper Lake Middle-high School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tupper Lake Middle-high School offer ?
Tupper Lake Middle-high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tupper Lake Middle-high School part of?
Tupper Lake Middle-high School is part of Tupper Lake Central School District.
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Academics are pretty poor, with very little option for electives or in school extra curricular activity, barely any art programs, with more getting cut each year, meager music programs.
Parents have hardly any involvement with the school whatsoever.
The Principal is very inappropriate at times, and does a horrible job at managing the students.
The building itself is very claustrophobic in many places, and in someone poor condition.
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Athletics department is very limited. Only a few sports options, with mediocre coaches.
Academics are pretty poor, with very little option for electives or in school extra curricular activity, barely any art programs, with more getting cut each year, meager music programs.
Parents have hardly any involvement with the school whatsoever.
The Principal is very inappropriate at times, and does a horrible job at managing the students.
The building itself is very claustrophobic in many places, and in someone poor condition.
And very few of the teachers care about their jobs, so learning is very difficult.
Review Tupper Lake Middle-high School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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