Cohoes High School is a public high school located in Cohoes, Albany County, New York, U.S., and is the only high school operated by the Cohoes City School District.
Serving 592 students in grades 9-12, Cohoes 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 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cohoes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cohoes High School's student population of 592 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Cohoes High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cohoes High School is 0.52, 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
#194 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
11%
30%
Black
13%
16%
White
67%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cohoes High School's ranking?
Cohoes High School is ranked #194 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cohoes High School often compared to?
Cohoes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albany High School, Abram Lansing School, Harmony Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cohoes High School?
The graduation rate of Cohoes High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cohoes High School?
592 students attend Cohoes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cohoes High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cohoes High School?
Cohoes High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cohoes High School offer ?
Cohoes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cohoes High School part of?
Cohoes High School is part of Cohoes City School District.
School Reviews
2 1/19/2016
This school has a fight every other day and the amount of teachers that either mistreat the students or have blatant dislike for the students is very high
2 7/22/2013
Could you tell me the requirements if my childs address is cohoes but the school district is north colonie how would that affect the child with going to cohoes high school? Would there be a tuition cost and how much? this would be a 10th grade student. thank you
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