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
Top Rankings
Colonie Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Albany High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,640 students in grades 9-12, Colonie Central High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
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 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,937 students in grades 9-12, Albany High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,640 students
2,937 students
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
194 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#935 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1235 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
85-89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
71%
Graduation Rate
94%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
416
771
Grade 10 Students
415
703
Grade 11 Students
387
689
Grade 12 Students
397
701
Ungraded Students
25
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
13%
% Hispanic
12%
25%
% Black
10%
41%
% White
58%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%