Serving 1,151 students in grades 9-12, Amsterdam High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,151 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amsterdam High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Amsterdam High School's student population of 1,151 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amsterdam High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amsterdam High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#777 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
46%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
42%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amsterdam High School's ranking?
Amsterdam High School is ranked #777 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amsterdam High School?
The graduation rate of Amsterdam High School is 87%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Amsterdam High School?
1,151 students attend Amsterdam High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Amsterdam High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amsterdam High School?
Amsterdam High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Amsterdam High School offer ?
Amsterdam High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Amsterdam High School part of?
Amsterdam High School is part of Amsterdam City School District.
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