Carthage Central High School is located on a 123 acres site in a rural geographic area of northern New York State, 40 mi from the Canada–United States border, 6 mi south of Fort Drum, 15 mi east of Watertown, and 90 mi northeast of Syracuse.
Serving 887 students in grades 9-12, Carthage Senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than 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 27% 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: 887 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carthage Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Carthage Senior High School's student population of 887 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
887 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1945
Colors
Comet colors
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carthage Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carthage Senior High School is 0.45, 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
#644 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
4%
15%
White
73%
39%
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Comets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carthage Senior High School's ranking?
Carthage Senior High School is ranked #644 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Carthage Senior High School often compared to?
Carthage Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian River High School, Watertown Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carthage Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Carthage Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Carthage Senior High School?
887 students attend Carthage Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Carthage Senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carthage Senior High School?
Carthage Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carthage Senior High School offer ?
Carthage Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carthage Senior High School part of?
Carthage Senior High School is part of Carthage Central School District.
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