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Long Lake Central School

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Long Lake Central School ranks 950 th of 2445 New York alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

950^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Alternative Schools

Better than 61% of New York alternative schools

Summary

Long Lake Central School is a small, alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Long Lake, New York, with a total enrollment of 59 students. Despite some fluctuations in its graduation and dropout rates, the school generally outperforms the state average on academic measures, particularly in English Language Arts and Regents exams.

The school's key strengths include a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 3.3 to 3.4 over the past few years, which allows for a more personalized learning environment. Additionally, Long Lake Central School spends significantly more per student than the state average, with spending ranging from $28,935 to $66,993 per student. Compared to the nearby Indian Lake Central School and Newcomb Central School, Long Lake Central School generally outperforms them on academic measures, such as test scores and graduation rates.

However, the school faces some challenges in maintaining consistent student outcomes, with fluctuating graduation and dropout rates. Additionally, its academic performance is uneven across different subject areas and grade levels, suggesting the need to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of its educational approach. Overall, Long Lake Central School District is a small, alternative school that provides a personalized learning environment, but it must address the inconsistencies in its student outcomes to ensure all students are receiving a high-quality education.

Students ?

3.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$65,312

Per pupil spending ?

33.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

20 School Ln
Long Lake, NY 12847-0217

(518) 624-2147

District: Long Lake Central School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Not Specified:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 35th percentile in 2021 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (72% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 47 percentile points since 2021

✓Above the New York median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the New York average (60% vs 84%)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg72%

New York avg61%

Elementary school

950^th of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 26 pts since 2021

From bottom 35% (2021) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

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High school

219^th of 1,234

New York public high schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 16 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	59.2	950 of 2445	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.8	886 of 2445	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.7	1496 of 2434	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.6	1424 of 2201	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	75.9	465 of 2325	80.0%	★★★★☆
2011	42.1	1479 of 2286	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	65.6	842 of 2263	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	89.7	1 of 2227	100.0%	★★★★★
2007	79.7	334 of 2219	84.9%	★★★★☆
2006	84.8	136 of 2206	93.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2024	39.5	864 of 1392	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.7	1052 of 1399	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2024	79.7	240 of 1504	84.0%	★★★★☆
2022	67.4	395 of 1479	73.3%	★★★★☆
2021	59.9	412 of 1242	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.3	452 of 1401	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	81.2	204 of 1373	85.1%	★★★★☆
2010	64.8	511 of 1243	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	82.0	112 of 1224	90.8%	★★★★★
2008	82.5	153 of 1185	87.1%	★★★★☆
2006	84.8	120 of 1095	89.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2024	69.7	200 of 778	74.3%	★★★★☆
2022	57.6	300 of 748	59.9%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	76.1	219 of 1234	82.3%	★★★★☆
2024	77.9	173 of 1242	86.1%	★★★★☆
2022	29.6	817 of 1190	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.7	553 of 1210	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	44.1	699 of 1221	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	75.2	135 of 1255	89.2%	★★★★☆
2015	61.8	420 of 1255	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	85.6	16 of 1237	98.7%	★★★★★
2013	73.4	241 of 1217	80.2%	★★★★☆
2012	49.5	687 of 1198	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	57.6	552 of 1165	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	77.2	67 of 1117	94.0%	★★★★★
2009	69.0	241 of 1086	77.8%	★★★★☆
2008	62.0	423 of 1027	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	72.0	136 of 1002	86.4%	★★★★☆
2006	33.8	731 of 986	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	80.8	6 of 935	99.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	64.5	235 of 788	70.2%	★★★★☆
2024	67.5	197 of 781	74.8%	★★★★☆
2022	15.4	671 of 738	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	48.4	441 of 765	42.4%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

White (2024)38th percentile-26 vs school

Middle school

White (2024)74th percentile-10 vs school

High school

White (2025)70th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Common Core English Language Arts100%+25 vs state

U.S. History and Government100%+25 vs state

Earth and Space Sciences89%+33 vs state

Algebra I67%+11 vs state

Math63%+8 vs state

Chemistry60%-5 vs state

English Language Arts56%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)						NY State Assessments Math (2025)						NY State Assessments Science (2025)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth and Space Sciences End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Long Lake Central School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	20 School Ln	Long Lake	12847	Hamilton County	Long Lake Central School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 624-2147	59	18	3.3	33.9%	54 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.8%)								(n/a)	60.0	100.0				100.0	66.7			88.9		85.7		33.3				57.1		66.7					98.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$65,312	$1,829	$63,483
Newcomb Central School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	5535 Rt 28n	Newcomb	12852	Essex County	Newcomb Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 582-3341	48	18	2.6	31.3%	43 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.2%)	3 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					100.0		83.3									66.7						100.0		100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$108,308	$3,016	$105,292
Indian Lake Central School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6345 Nys Rt 30	Indian Lake	12842	Hamilton County	Indian Lake Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(518) 648-5024	126	20	6.3	2.4%	120 (95.2%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)		100.0	77.8	88.9		85.7	94.4	85.7	80.0		36.4	60.0	33.3	10.0	14.3		54.6	60.0	40.0	10.0	16.7		60.0		98.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.0	100.0	100.0	$52,130	$41	$52,089

Frequently Asked Questions about Long Lake Central School

How many students attend Long Lake Central School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 59 students attended Long Lake Central School.

Is Long Lake Central School a good school?

Long Lake Central School ranks 950^th of 2445 New York alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Long Lake Central School in?

Long Lake Central School District

What is the racial makeup of Long Lake Central School?

Students at Long Lake Central School are 92% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Not Specified.

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