Top Rankings
Shenendehowa Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,448 students in Shenendehowa Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Shenendehowa Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
12 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
9,448 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
704 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Shenendehowa Central School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 788 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
62%
Graduation Rate
93%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,071 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
11%
10%
# Hispanic Students
737 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
29%
# Black Students
293 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
6,817 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
72%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
517 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
510
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
659
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
700
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
724
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
721
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
769
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
721
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
765
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
743
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
739
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
731
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
789
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
781
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
96
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,495 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 $20,003 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$184 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$189 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,495
$31,092
Spending / Student
$20,003
$31,961
Best Shenendehowa Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shenendehowa High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0310
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0310
Grades: 8-12
| 3,093 students
Rank: #22.
Chango Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Chango Dr
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 881-0520
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 881-0520
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
Orenda Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0550
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0550
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Skano Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0560
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0560
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #55.
Tesago Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0570
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0570
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Karigon Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0530
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0530
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #77.
Shatekon Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35 Maxwell Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0580
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0580
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #88.
Okte Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1581 Crescent Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0540
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0540
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #99.
Acadia Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #1010.
Gowana Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: #1111.
Arongen Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
489 Clifton Pk Ctr Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0510
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0510
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #1212.
Koda Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shenendehowa Central School District?
Shenendehowa Central School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,448 students.
What is the rank of Shenendehowa Central School District?
Shenendehowa Central School District is ranked #129 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shenendehowa Central School District?
72% of Shenendehowa Central School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shenendehowa Central School District?
Shenendehowa Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Shenendehowa Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,003 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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