Schalmont High School

1 Sabre Dr
Schenectady, NY 12306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 588 students in grades 9-12, Schalmont High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Schalmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Schalmont High School's student population of 588 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
This chart display total students of Schalmont High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Schalmont High School
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Schalmont High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Schalmont High School by grade.

School Rankings

Schalmont High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schalmont High School is 0.31, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#113 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Schalmont High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Schalmont High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Schalmont High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Schalmont High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Schalmont High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Schalmont High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
29%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Schalmont High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
16%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Schalmont High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
83%
41%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Schalmont High School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Schalmont High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Schalmont High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NY.
0.31
This chart display the diversity score of Schalmont High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Schalmont High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Schalmont High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Schalmont High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Schalmont High School's ranking?
Schalmont High School is ranked #113 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Schalmont High School often compared to?
Schalmont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Niskayuna High School, Clayton A Bouton High School, Mohonasen Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Schalmont High School?
The graduation rate of Schalmont High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Schalmont High School?
588 students attend Schalmont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Schalmont High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schalmont High School?
Schalmont High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Schalmont High School offer ?
Schalmont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Schalmont High School part of?
Schalmont High School is part of Schalmont Central School District.

School Reviews

Review Schalmont High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Is Your Child Eligible for Free School Meals?
Is Your Child Eligible for Free School Meals?
Learn about the National School Lunch Program, which provides free or low-cost meals to students, and see if your child can qualify for the program.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links