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#145 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 15% of private schools

Vanderheyden Hall

High School · Wynantskill, NY

A private high school in Wynantskill, NY serving grades 7th – 12th.

Private

614 COOPER HILL RD, Wynantskill, NY 12198

  • 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.0 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,183
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.8 / 10
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Diversity Index63%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Enrollment81
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Vanderheyden Hall 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low104/100K

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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

$113,042

Median home value

$282,200

Median rent

$1,184/mo

College educated

42.3%

Homeownership

75.2%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12198; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White49.4%
Black24.7%
Hispanic24.7%
Native American1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Emma Willard SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8private9–122.9 mi365Compare →
La Salle InstitutePrivate · tuition5.8private6–123.4 mi428Compare →
Averill Park High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–123.8 mi884Compare →
Troy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–123.8 mi1,190Compare →

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.

Vanderheyden Hall is listed in Wynantskill, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Vanderheyden Hall

Vanderheyden Hall is a private high school in Wynantskill, NY, serving approximately 81 students in grades 7th-12th with a 5.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 992 private schools in NY.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vanderheyden Hall

What grades does Vanderheyden Hall serve?

Vanderheyden Hall serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Vanderheyden Hall?

Vanderheyden Hall has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanderheyden Hall?

The student-teacher ratio at Vanderheyden Hall is 5.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Vanderheyden Hall rank in NY?

Vanderheyden Hall ranks #145 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Vanderheyden Hall's MySchoolScout rating?

Vanderheyden Hall 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.

Is Vanderheyden Hall a private school?

Yes, Vanderheyden Hall is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Vanderheyden Hall a religious school?

No, Vanderheyden Hall is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
81
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
182 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Rensselaer County
Area population (ZIP 12198)
7,337
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
44.8
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 12198; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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