Saratoga Springs High School

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Saratoga Springs High School
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School typePublic high school
School districtSaratoga Springs City School District
SuperintendentMichael Patton
PrincipalMichelle Tsao
Staff144.35 (FTE) [1]
Grades 9 12
Enrollment1,871 [1]  (2023-2024)
Student to teacher ratio12.96 [1]
Language English
CampusUrban
Color(s)   Blue and White
MascotBlue Streaks
NewspaperThe Lightning Rod
YearbookThe Recorder
Communities servedCity of Saratoga Springs, Town of Wilton (part), Town of Greenfield (part), Town of Milton (part), Town of Malta (part), Town of Saratoga (part)
Feeder schoolsCaroline Street Elementary, Division Street Elementary, Dorothy Nolan Elementary, Geyser Road Elementary: Greenfield Elementary, Lake Avenue Elementary, Maple Avenue Middle School
Athletic ConferenceSuburban Council
Website http://www.saratogaschools.org/highschool.cfm?subpage=1377007

Saratoga Springs High School is a public high school in Saratoga Springs, New York. The school was originally located on Lake Avenue, relocating to its current location prior to 1969. The current campus was renovated in 2002. The school's drama club and cross country teams consistently rank high in competitions. Its sport teams are called the Blue Streaks.

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In the news

The school made national news in 1966, when 18-year-old Sharon Ann Dalrymple was sent home for wearing slacks. Her parents appealed the decision to the State Education Department. [2]

An alumnus of the school disrupted the graduation ceremony held at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in 2008, running across the stage dressed in a costume modeled on male genitalia. [3]

In 2024, media reported on track coaches Art and Linda Kranick who had purportedly abused their authority over the course of over 35 years. They allegedly denied student athletes a day off, attempted to influence runners’ diets, weekend schedules, vitamin supplements, and orthotic shoe inserts. [4]

Notable alumni

Athletics

New York State Public High School Athletic Association

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