Averill Park High School

Averill Park High School serves 884 students in grades 9-12 in the suburban community of Averill Park, New York. With 63 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable 14:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school currently ranks #3,468 out of 4,758 high schools statewide, placing it in the 27th percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10, indicating significant room for academic growth.

While the school works to strengthen its academic programs, families are drawn to the area's strong community characteristics. Averill Park High School is situated in an affluent suburban neighborhood where the median household income reaches $123,025 and home values average $288,300. The community demonstrates a strong commitment to education, with 40% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The area maintains economic stability with just a 3.4% poverty rate among its 7,300 residents. As a regular public school in Rensselaer County, Averill Park High School operates within a large suburban setting that combines the benefits of suburban living with access to broader regional opportunities. The school serves a community that values education and provides a stable environment for student development.