Berne-Knox-Westerlo Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Berne, Albany County, New York, U.S.A., and is the only high school operated by the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District.
Serving 311 students in grades 7-12, Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School's student population of 311 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1496 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
2%
31%
Black
n/a
15%
White
94%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School is ranked #1496 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School?
311 students attend Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School?
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School offer ?
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School part of?
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School is part of Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District.
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