Excellent
#488 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 10% in state
Scotia-glenville Senior High School
High School · Scotia-glenville Central School District · Scotia, NY
A Scotia-glenville Central School District high school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 TARTAN WAY, Scotia, NY 12302
- Math 92% proficient (2021)
- Reading 95% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Scotia-glenville Senior High School score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 94% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 94% (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
32.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Scotia-glenville 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low14/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$94,156
Median home value
$240,700
Median rent
$1,207/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Schalmont High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 541 | Compare → |
| Niskayuna High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,363 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Scotia-glenville Central School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $25,004NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scotia-glenville Senior High School is listed in SCOTIA-GLENVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scotia-glenville Senior High School
Scotia-glenville Senior High School is a public high school in Scotia, NY, part of Scotia-glenville Central School District, serving approximately 712 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #488 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scotia-glenville Senior High School
What grades does Scotia-glenville Senior High School serve?
Scotia-glenville Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Scotia-glenville Senior High School?
Scotia-glenville Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 712 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotia-glenville Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scotia-glenville Senior High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scotia-glenville Senior High School rank in NY?
Scotia-glenville Senior High School ranks #488 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Scotia-glenville Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Scotia-glenville Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Scotia-glenville Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scotia-glenville Senior High School has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Scotia-glenville Senior High School a charter school?
No, Scotia-glenville Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scotia-glenville Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Scotia-glenville Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scotia-glenville Senior High School?
32.7% of students at Scotia-glenville 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 712
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Schenectady County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (518) 382-1231
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 12302)
- 27,470
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 12302; 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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