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#1248 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 26% in state

Troy High School

High School · Troy City School District · Troy, NY

A Troy City School District high school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1950 BURDETT AVE, Troy, NY 12180

  • Math 95% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2021)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+1.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendImproving
Academics9.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency95% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency86% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+39.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation5.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$30,524
Chronic Absenteeism41.8%

Students at Troy High School score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency95%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 86% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2018
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2019
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2020*
Math
95%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
95%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 87% (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

66.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Troy 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,272/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Troy), 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

$73,767

Median home value

$233,000

Median rent

$1,188/mo

College educated

40.1%

Homeownership

47.5%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12180; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
5.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Emma Willard SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8private9–121.0 mi365Compare →
Heatly SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–121.6 mi250Compare →
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.5K–121.7 mi742Compare →
La Salle InstitutePrivate · tuition5.8private6–122.3 mi428Compare →

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.

Troy City School District

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 7
District spending per student
$30,524NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Troy High School is listed in TROY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Troy High School

Troy High School is a public high school in Troy, NY, part of Troy City School District, serving approximately 1,190 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,248 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Troy High School

What grades does Troy High School serve?

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

How many students attend Troy High School?

Troy High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,190 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Troy 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 Troy High School rank in NY?

Troy High School ranks #1,248 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Troy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Troy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Troy High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Troy High School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Troy High School a charter school?

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

Is Troy High School a Title I school?

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

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

66.1% of students at Troy 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
1,190
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
95
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Rensselaer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.8%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 12180)
54,071
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
34.6
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 12180; 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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