Saratoga Springs High School is a

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Saratoga Springs, New York Saratoga Springs is a Administrative divisions of New York#City, city in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 28,491 at the United States Census 2020, 2020 census. The name reflects the presence of mineral springs in the ...

. 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.

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. An alumnus of the school disrupted the graduation ceremony held at the

Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is a large amphitheatre located in Saratoga Springs, New York, on the grounds of Saratoga Spa State Park. It presents summer performances of classical music, jazz, pop and rock, country, comedy, and dance. I ...

in 2008, running across the stage dressed in a costume modeled on male genitalia. 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.

Notable alumni

* Stacey Fox (1983), musician, filmmaker, animator * Don Pepper (1961), professional baseball player *

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(1977), actor * Matt Rhoades (1993), Republican political operative, manager of

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's 2012 presidential campaign *

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* Scott Valentine (1976), actor *

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defensive end, current defensive line coach and run game coordinator of the

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Athletics

New York State Public High School Athletic Association The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) is the governing body of interscholastic sports for most public schools in New York (state), New York outside New York City.http://www.nysphsaa.org/ ''nysphsaa.org'', accesse ...

* Cross Country: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 (AA) * Boys' Hockey: 1999, 2013 (AA) * Football: ** Finalist: 2015 (AA) * Baseball: 2025 (AAA)

References

{{authority control Public high schools in New York (state) Buildings and structures in Saratoga Springs, New York Schools in Saratoga County, New York