For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 6,385 students in Schenectady, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Schenectady, NY are Schalmont High School, Scotia-glenville Senior High School and Niskayuna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schenectady, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the New York public high school average of 78%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 76% statewide average). High schools in Schenectady have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public high schools.
Schenectady, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New York average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Niskayuna High School, with 95% 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 Schenectady, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schalmont High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Sabre Dr
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Scotia-glenville Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Tartan Way
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1231
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 382-1231
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #33.
Niskayuna High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1626 Balltown Rd
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-2511
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 382-2511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,334 students
Rank: #44.
Schenectady High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1445 The Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 881-2044
Grades: 9-12
| 2,815 students
Rank: #55.
Mohonasen Senior High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2072 Curry Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8300
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 867 students
Schenectady, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arc Schenectady (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
52 Market St
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 372-1483
Schenectady, NY 12302
(518) 372-1483
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bridge Center Of Schenectady Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
72 Union Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
Schenectady, NY 12308
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
90 Elmer Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 370-8310
Grades: 1-6
| 407 students
570 Lansing St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3970
Grades: 1-6
| 95 students
408 Eleanor St
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 881-3980
Grades: PK-2
| 249 students
901 Draper Ave
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 344-5107
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
520 Bradt St
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 881-3700
Grades: 1-5
| 108 students
O.d. Heck Dvlpmntl Center - Autism Prog (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
500 Balltown Road - Building 1
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-7508
Schenectady, NY 12304
(518) 370-7508
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
590 Gifford Church Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Schenectady, NY 12306
(518) 355-0826
Grades: K-1
| 179 students
Schenectady County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
620 State Street,
Schenectady
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 388-4300
Schenectady, NY 12307
(518) 388-4300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
W A I T T Houses Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Box 3455 1220 Congress
Schenectady, NY 12303
Schenectady, NY 12303
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Schenectady, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Schenectady, NY include Schalmont High School, Scotia-glenville Senior High School and Niskayuna High School.
How many public high schools are located in Schenectady, NY?
5 public high schools are located in Schenectady, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Schenectady, NY?
Schenectady, 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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