For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 511 students in Rensselaer, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Rensselaer, NY is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rensselaer, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Rensselaer have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Rensselaer, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public high school average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Rensselaer, NY (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
Rensselaer, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New York State Office Of Children And Family Servi (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Grades: 5-12
| 441 students
Nys Office Of Children & Family Serv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
52 Washington St/cap Vw Off Pk
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Rensselaer, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Rensselaer, NY include Rensselaer Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rensselaer, NY?
1 public high schools are located in Rensselaer, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer, NY?
Rensselaer, NY public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 58% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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