Colonie Central High School

Colonie Central High School serves 1,561 students in grades 9-12 in Albany, New York, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1 across 119 full-time equivalent teachers. This large suburban high school ranks in the 30th percentile among New York state schools, with a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10, indicating significant room for academic growth as the school works to better serve its substantial student population. The school's size offers students the potential for diverse course offerings and extracurricular opportunities typical of larger high schools, though academic performance suggests the school faces challenges in maximizing student outcomes.

With nearly 120 teachers on staff, there are ample opportunities for students to receive individualized attention given the reasonable class sizes implied by the student-teacher ratio. Located on Raider Boulevard in the 12205 ZIP code area, the school serves a relatively affluent suburban community where the median household income reaches $87,681 and median home values average $251,700. The surrounding neighborhood shows strong educational values, with 36% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of just 6.8%.

This large suburban setting provides students with access to the resources and opportunities of the greater Albany metropolitan area.