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Colonie Central High School vs. Albany High School

Should you attend Colonie Central High School or Albany High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Colonie Central High School
1 Raider Blvd
Albany, NY 12205
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10/
10
Top 10%
Albany High School
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Colonie Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Albany High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,561 students in grades 9-12, Colonie Central High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,768 students in grades 9-12, Albany High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,561 students
2,768 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Colonie Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Albany High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Colonie Central High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Albany High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
219 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Colonie Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Albany High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Colonie Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Colonie Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Albany High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Albany City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#317 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
#323 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Colonie Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Albany High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 5% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 20% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colonie Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Colonie Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albany High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Albany City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in NY)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colonie Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Colonie Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albany High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Albany City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 20% in NY)
71%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colonie Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Colonie Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albany High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Albany City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 30% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
82%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Colonie Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the South Colonie Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Albany High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Albany City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Colonie Central High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Albany High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
400
760
Grade 10 Students
388
694
Grade 11 Students
388
614
Grade 12 Students
357
632
Ungraded Students
28
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Colonie Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Colonie Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Albany High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Colonie Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Colonie Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Albany High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Colonie Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Colonie Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Albany High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
61%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Colonie Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Colonie Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Albany High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Colonie Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Colonie Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Albany High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Colonie Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Colonie Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Albany High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Albany City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Colonie Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Colonie Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Albany High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Albany City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Colonie Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Colonie Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Albany High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Albany City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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