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 2,860 students in grades 8-12, 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 83% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,860 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schenectady High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Schenectady High School's student population of 2,860 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 217 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,860 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
217 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
White, Blue, Red
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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2189 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
23%
30%
Black
27%
16%
White
17%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
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%.
How many students attend Schenectady High School?
2,860 students attend Schenectady High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Schenectady High School students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 17% 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 8-12 (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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