RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL vs COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL has a higher overall rating of 7.1/10 compared to 5.1/10. COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL is significantly larger with 1,215 students, about 2.5× the size of RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (478). In math proficiency, COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL leads at 96.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Rensselaer, NY
5.1/10
High School6th – 12th
478 students
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
East Greenbush, NY
7.1/10
High School9th – 12th
1,215 students
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| Metric | RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.1 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.2 | 9.4 |
| Growth Score | 7.6 | 4.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.6% | 26.5% |
| Environment Score | 5.4 | 7.6 |
| State Rank | #3,878 of 4,744 | #1,698 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 18th | 64th |
Test Scores
| Subject | RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 40.0% | 96.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 45.0% | 97.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 6th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 478 | 1,215 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9.6:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.6% | 26.5% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 80–84% | 94.0% |
| District | RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| City | Rensselaer | East Greenbush |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Rensselaer (12144) | East Greenbush (12061) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,357 | $117,083 |
| Median Home Value | $235,300 | $311,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,379 | $1,741 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 38.3% | 54.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | 1.4% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 22 min |