Schenectady High School is a high school located at 1445 The Plaza in Schenectady, New York, USA. It was founded in 1992 through the merger of Linton High School and Mont Pleasant High School. It is the only high school in the Schenectady City School District.
Serving 2,885 students in grades 9-12, Schenectady 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (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 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,885 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Schenectady High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 11 square miles in Schenectady, NY. Most students live within a 2-mile radius of the school, with typical drive times ranging from 5 to 10 minutes, while the furthest edge of the zone is about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Schenectady High School's student population of 2,885 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 217 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,885 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
217 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Schenectady High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schenectady High School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2189 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
26%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
4%
Showing 2008–2018. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Mascot
Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schenectady High School's ranking?
Schenectady High School is ranked #2189 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Schenectady High School often compared to?
Schenectady High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Niskayuna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Schenectady High School?
The graduation rate of Schenectady High School is 80%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Schenectady High School?
2,885 students attend Schenectady High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Schenectady High School students are Asian, 25% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Schenectady High School?
Schenectady High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Schenectady High School offer ?
Schenectady High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Schenectady High School part of?
Schenectady High School is part of Schenectady City School District.
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