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#3341 of 4,742 schools in NY
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
High School · Rensselaer City School District · Rensselaer, NY
A Rensselaer City School District high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25 VAN RENSSELAER DR, Rensselaer, NY 12144
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rensselaer Junior/senior High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rensselaer Junior/senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low104/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,357
Median home value
$235,300
Median rent
$1,379/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Bishop Maginn High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Columbia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,215 | Compare → |
| Green Tech High Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | 6–12 | 2.7 mi | 428 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rensselaer City School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School is listed in RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School is a public high school in Rensselaer, NY, part of Rensselaer City School District, serving approximately 478 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,341 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
What grades does Rensselaer Junior/senior High School serve?
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Rensselaer Junior/senior High School?
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rensselaer Junior/senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rensselaer Junior/senior High School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rensselaer Junior/senior High School rank in NY?
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School ranks #3,341 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rensselaer Junior/senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rensselaer Junior/senior High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School a charter school?
No, Rensselaer Junior/senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School a Title I school?
No, Rensselaer Junior/senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rensselaer Junior/senior High School?
67.6% of students at Rensselaer Junior/senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Rensselaer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.3%
- Phone
- (518) 436-8561
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 12144)
- 21,631
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 12144; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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