Summary:
Guilderland High School is a public high school located in Guilderland Center, New York, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,462 students. The school is part of the Guilderland Central School District, which is ranked 243 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Guilderland High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in New York, with a statewide ranking of 195 out of 1,228 high schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade, indicating strong academic performance. Additionally, Guilderland High School has an impressive 4-year graduation rate of 95.0% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average, and a dropout rate of 1.3%, well below the state average. While the student population is predominantly White (70.59%), the school has a notable Asian student population (14.23%) and a diverse mix of other racial groups, including African American (5.13%), Hispanic (6.09%), and multi-racial (3.56%) students.
Guilderland High School's exceptional performance extends to various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, and English Language Learners. The school's rankings in these subgroups are often in the top quartile or top 10% of New York high schools, suggesting effective teaching strategies and support systems that cater to the diverse needs of its student body. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Bethlehem Central Senior High School, Colonie Central High School, and Albany High School, Guilderland High School consistently outperforms its peers in academic metrics, graduation rates, and test scores, making it a standout institution in the region.
Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Guilderland Central School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 1,228 New York High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,390
Feeder schools for Guilderland High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.6
Number of students: 1,462
Racial breakdown:
White:
70.6%
Asian:
14.2%
Hispanic:
6.1%
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African American:
5.1%
Two or more races:
3.6%
American Indian:
0.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Not Specified:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.8%
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