Excellent
#411 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 9% in state
Schenectady High School
High School · Schenectady City School District · Schenectady, NY
A Schenectady City School District high school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1445 THE PLAZA, Schenectady, NY 12308
- Math 75% proficient (2021)
- Reading 90% proficient (2021)
- 76.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Schenectady High School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 83% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Schenectady 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Schenectady), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,789
Median home value
$180,100
Median rent
$1,159/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
44.4%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niskayuna High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,363 | Compare → |
| Brown SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame-bishop Gibbons SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 6–12 | 2.3 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Bright Hope Academy CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 2.5 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Schenectady City School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 of 15
- District spending per student
- $26,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Schenectady High School is listed in SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Schenectady High School
Schenectady High School is a public high school in Schenectady, NY, part of Schenectady City School District, serving approximately 2,860 students in grades 8th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Schenectady High School
What grades does Schenectady High School serve?
Schenectady High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Schenectady High School?
Schenectady High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,860 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schenectady High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schenectady High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Schenectady High School rank in NY?
Schenectady High School ranks #411 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Schenectady High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Schenectady High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Schenectady High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Schenectady High School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Schenectady High School a charter school?
No, Schenectady High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Schenectady High School a Title I school?
No, Schenectady High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Schenectady High School?
68.9% of students at Schenectady 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,860
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 217
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Schenectady County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.0%
- Phone
- (518) 881-2044
- 4-Year Graduation
- 76.0%
- Area population (ZIP 12308)
- 13,985
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 12308; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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