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#1057 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 22% in state

Shenendehowa High School

High School · Shenendehowa Central School District · Clifton Park, NY

A Shenendehowa Central School District high school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.

970 RT 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065

  • Math 97% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 82% proficient (2021)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency97% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency90% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+27.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation20.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$19,723
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Shenendehowa High School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency97%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 90% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2017
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2018
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2019
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2020*
Math
97%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
97%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 95% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

21%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Shenendehowa 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average454/100K

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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

$115,681

Median home value

$356,900

Median rent

$1,419/mo

College educated

52.9%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Shenendehowa Central School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#5 of 12
District spending per student
$19,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Shenendehowa High School is listed in SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Shenendehowa High School

Shenendehowa High School is a public high school in Clifton Park, NY, part of Shenendehowa Central School District, serving approximately 2,956 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,057 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Shenendehowa High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Shenendehowa High School is a public high school located in Clifton Park, New York, and is part of the Shenendehowa Central School District 3. The district recently appointed Dr. Cecily Wilson-Turner as its Superintendent of Schools, marking a historic transition as she becomes the first woman to lead the district since its inception 1. In terms of academic performance, students demonstrated success on the National Latin Exam, with over 70% of participants placing on the exam and multiple students achieving perfect scores 1. Additionally, teachers from the district participated in the America's Favorite Teacher contest, with three educators reaching the Top 5 in their respective categories 1. The district also manages administrative processes such as the Universal Pre-Kindergarten lottery and kindergarten screenings, which were relocated to Arongen Elementary School due to construction at the Atrea Early Learning Center 1. Student government and honor society members, including the Student Senate and Rho Kappa, have engaged in civic education by visiting the New York State Capitol to learn about legislative functionality 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.shenet.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Shenendehowa High School

What grades does Shenendehowa High School serve?

Shenendehowa High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Shenendehowa High School?

Shenendehowa High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,956 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shenendehowa High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Shenendehowa High School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Shenendehowa High School rank in NY?

Shenendehowa High School ranks #1,057 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Shenendehowa High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Shenendehowa High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Shenendehowa High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Shenendehowa High School has 95% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Shenendehowa High School a charter school?

No, Shenendehowa High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Shenendehowa High School a Title I school?

No, Shenendehowa High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shenendehowa High School?

21.0% of students at Shenendehowa 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
2,956
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
216
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Saratoga County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
Phone
(518) 881-0310
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 12065)
44,726
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
41.4

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 12065; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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