Scotia-Glenville High School is a public high school in Scotia, New York, United States. It is the only high school operated by the Scotia-Glenville Central School District. The school is located in a large suburb of the city of Schenectady, New York.
Serving 689 students in grades 9-12, Scotia-glenville Senior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Scotia-Glenville Senior High School encompasses the entire school district in Schenectady, NY, covering approximately 36.4 square miles. It typically takes around 10-12 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scotia-glenville Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Scotia-glenville Senior High School's student population of 689 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
689 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scotia-glenville Senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scotia-glenville Senior High School is 0.21, which is less 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
#776 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Crimson and White
School Mascot
Tartan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotia-glenville Senior High School's ranking?
Scotia-glenville Senior High School is ranked #776 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Scotia-glenville Senior High School often compared to?
Scotia-glenville Senior 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scotia-glenville Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Scotia-glenville Senior High School is 87%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Scotia-glenville Senior High School?
689 students attend Scotia-glenville Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Scotia-glenville Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scotia-glenville Senior High School?
Scotia-glenville Senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Scotia-glenville Senior High School offer ?
Scotia-glenville Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Scotia-glenville Senior High School part of?
Scotia-glenville Senior High School is part of Scotia-Glenville Central School District.
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