From the 2025 Educational Interiors Showcase: Saratoga Springs High School, Cafeteria Renovation
Key Highlights
- The renovation turned the former gymnasium into a collegiate-style hub that enhances campus life and student engagement.
- Flexible seating options, including high tops, solo counters, and group tables, enable students to choose their preferred dining experience.
The cafeteria renovation at Saratoga Springs High School in Saratoga Springs, New York, transformed the former gymnasium, with poor acoustics, inefficient layout and awkward seating, into a vibrant, collegiate hub. Flexible seating—from high tops to solo counters and group tables—lets students choose how they dine, and new zones break down the scale for comfort and privacy. Acoustic challenges were addressed with soft finishes and ceiling zoning, making conversation easy even with hundreds of students present. The renovation has increased lunch participation by 15%, creating a welcoming heart of campus that fosters connection, pride and belonging.
Read more about the Saratoga Springs High School Cafeteria Renovation and view a photo gallery at SchoolDesigns.com.