Boght Hills School

38 Dunsbach Ferry Rd
Cohoes, NY 12047
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8/
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Top 30%
Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Boght Hills School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Boght Hills School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Boght Hills School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
576 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Boght Hills School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boght Hills School is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#943 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

81%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
35%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Black
6%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
48%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
52%
0.64

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
18.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boght Hills School's ranking?
Boght Hills School is ranked #943 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Boght Hills School often compared to?
Boght Hills Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forts Ferry School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Boght Hills School?
576 students attend Boght Hills School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Boght Hills School students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boght Hills School?
Boght Hills School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Boght Hills School offer ?
Boght Hills School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boght Hills School part of?
Boght Hills School is part of North Colonie Csd School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 81% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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