Top Rankings
Rensselaer City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,016 students in Rensselaer City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Rensselaer City School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
1,016 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Rensselaer City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#770 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
62%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
128 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
13%
10%
# Hispanic Students
115 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
29%
# Black Students
131 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
13%
16%
# White Students
511 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
50%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
73
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
85
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
82
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
81
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
59
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,519 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,985 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,519
$31,092
Spending / Student
$23,985
$31,961
Best Rensselaer City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Grades: 6-12
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rensselaer City School District?
Rensselaer City School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,016 students.
What is the rank of Rensselaer City School District?
Rensselaer City School District is ranked #772 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer City School District?
50% of Rensselaer City School District students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rensselaer City School District?
Rensselaer City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Rensselaer City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,985 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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