For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,192 students in Amsterdam, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in Amsterdam, NY is Amsterdam High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amsterdam, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Amsterdam have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Amsterdam, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amsterdam High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Amsterdam, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amsterdam High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Saratoga Ave
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4932
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4932
Gr: 9-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Amsterdam, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1870 County Hwy 107
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 954-2700
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 954-2700
Gr: 6-8
40 Henrietta Boulevard
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3020
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3020
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Amsterdam, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Amsterdam, NY include Amsterdam High School.
How many public high schools are located in Amsterdam?
1 public high schools are located in Amsterdam.
What is the racial composition of students in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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