Serving 478 students in grades 6-12, Rensselaer Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School's student population of 478 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rensselaer Junior/senior High School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3634 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
17%
16%
White
47%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School is ranked #3634 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Rensselaer Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Rensselaer Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rensselaer Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Rensselaer Junior/senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rensselaer Junior/senior High School?
478 students attend Rensselaer Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Rensselaer Junior/senior High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rensselaer Junior/senior High School?
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rensselaer Junior/senior High School offer ?
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School part of?
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School is part of Rensselaer City School District.
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