Watervliet Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, U.S.A., and is the only high school operated by the Watervliet City School District.
Serving 785 students in grades 6-12, Watervliet 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 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 785 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Watervliet Junior-Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire Watervliet school district and encompasses approximately 2 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Watervliet Junior-senior High School's student population of 785 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
785 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire, educate and challenge… Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Watervliet Junior-senior 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 Watervliet Junior-senior High School is 0.76, 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
#3842 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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
Red and White
School Mascot
Cannoneers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watervliet Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Watervliet Junior-senior High School is ranked #3842 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Watervliet Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Watervliet Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colonie Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watervliet Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Watervliet Junior-senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Watervliet Junior-senior High School?
785 students attend Watervliet Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Watervliet Junior-senior High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watervliet Junior-senior High School?
Watervliet Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Watervliet Junior-senior High School offer ?
Watervliet Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Watervliet Junior-senior High School part of?
Watervliet Junior-senior High School is part of Watervliet City School District.
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