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Niskayuna High School

Public 9-12

 1626 Balltown Rd
       Schenectady, NY  12309-5317

(518) 382-2511

District: Niskayuna Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
69th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,769 Help


Feeder schools for Niskayuna High School:

Elementary:    Birchwood Elementary School
    Craig Elementary School
    Glencliff School
    Hillside School
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Middle:    Iroquois Middle School
    Van Antwerp Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  1,375

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.3%
Asian:
17.8%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.5% Help


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Compare Details Niskayuna High School ranks better than 94.4% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.99. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Niskayuna High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), Asian (17.8%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Niskayuna High School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Niskayuna High School is $13,769.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Niskayuna High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Niskayuna High School 69th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Niskayuna High School in the ranking list.)

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Niskayuna Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Niskayuna Central School District 176th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Niskayuna High School

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Rank History for all students at Niskayuna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 71.96 131st 935 86.0%
2006 75.45 76th 986 92.3%
2007 71.54 149th 1002 85.1%
2008 72.39 159th 1027 84.5%
2009 73.51 128th 1086 88.2%
2010 75.84 98th 1117 91.2%
2011 78.83 54th 1165 95.4%
2012 78.10 112th 1198 90.7%
2013 81.03 71st 1217 94.2%
2014 78.46 74th 1237 94.0%
2015 81.45 53rd 1255 95.8%
2016 83.20 47th 1255 96.3%
2017 84.71 49th 1221 96.0%
2018 81.96 54th 1210 95.5%
2019 81.72 62nd 1207 94.9%
2022 82.25 69th 1190 94.2%
2023 82.99 69th 1228 94.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Niskayuna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.36 35th 157 77.7%
2019 70.74 43rd 165 73.9%
2022 61.17 78th 212 63.2%
2023 65.33 88th 272 67.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Niskayuna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.34 78th 546 85.7%
2023 72.90 81st 583 86.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Niskayuna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.23 179th 1095 83.7%
2019 86.13 90th 1132 92.0%
2022 81.29 106th 1038 89.8%
2023 84.44 96th 1130 91.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Niskayuna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.34 105th 1154 90.9%
2019 76.78 110th 1179 90.7%
2022 77.30 92nd 1101 91.6%
2023 76.81 110th 1155 90.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Niskayuna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.29 75th 1176 93.6%
2019 82.38 45th 1193 96.2%
2022 79.87 113th 1155 90.2%
2023 76.05 216th 1197 82.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Niskayuna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.34 45th 1176 96.2%
2019 79.60 88th 1190 92.6%
2022 82.81 53rd 1154 95.4%
2023 83.11 60th 1191 95.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Niskayuna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.46 82nd 426 80.8%
2019 74.51 74th 447 83.4%
2022 72.19 98th 386 74.6%
2023 71.17 107th 424 74.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Niskayuna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.70 36th 679 94.7%
2019 77.90 77th 686 88.8%
2022 66.65 154th 593 74.0%
2023 76.79 93rd 671 86.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Niskayuna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.25 103rd 791 87.0%
2019 88.52 23rd 815 97.2%
2022 78.09 105th 760 86.2%
2023 77.66 129th 851 84.8%
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Rank History for White students at Niskayuna High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.59 63rd 765 91.8%
2019 75.27 79th 793 90.0%
2022 76.75 64th 738 91.3%
2023 77.92 57th 776 92.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Niskayuna High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1094 13 64 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1179
1990 1047 11 53 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1119
1991 1033 6 61 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1111
1992 1014 14 64 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1100
1993 991 20 72 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1092
1994 1044 23 73 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1152
1995 1110 20 84 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1232
1996 1110 20 84 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1232
1997 1114 23 80 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1233
1998 1128 17 93 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1254
1999 1159 23 91 16 0 n/a n/a 0 1289
2000 1176 17 86 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1292
2001 1218 23 80 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1340
2002 1300 25 76 12 4 n/a n/a 0 1417
2003 1300 25 76 12 4 n/a n/a 0 1417
2004 1308 20 74 13 4 n/a n/a 0 1419
2005 1348 20 71 20 3 n/a n/a 0 1462
2006 1329 24 83 26 3 n/a n/a 0 1465
2007 1284 27 96 28 3 n/a n/a 0 1438
2008 1269 30 113 28 1 n/a n/a 0 1441
2009 1225 37 122 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1407
2010 1217 42 135 27 2 n/a n/a 0 1423
2011 1204 49 136 24 1 0 0 0 1414
2012 1160 55 139 22 1 0 3 0 1380
2013 1155 65 156 20 1 0 6 0 1403
2014 1115 57 171 20 0 0 9 0 1372
2015 1098 51 175 30 1 0 15 0 1370
2016 1075 52 215 30 2 0 18 0 1392
2017 1050 57 220 33 1 1 24 0 1386
2018 1046 51 232 44 1 0 33 0 1407
2019 1000 70 234 50 2 0 37 0 1393
2020 994 67 199 68 1 1 46 0 1376
2021 939 60 213 78 1 2 46 0 1339
2022 900 69 217 97 1 2 47 1 1334
2023 884 74 245 109 1 2 57 3 1375

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Niskayuna High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1179 84.8 13.9 n/a
1990 1119 66.8 16.7 n/a
1991 1111 68.1 16.3 n/a
1992 1100 66.4 16.5 n/a
1993 1092 61.9 17.6 n/a
1994 1152 63.0 18.3 0.9
1995 1232 73.4 16.8 0.6
1996 1232 73.4 16.8 0.6
1997 1233 74.4 16.6 0.8
1998 1254 72.1 17.4 1
1999 1289 81.8 15.8 1.3
2000 1292 76.9 16.8 0
2001 1340 84.2 15.9 0
2002 1417 94.2 15.0 1.9
2003 1417 94.2 15.0 1.9
2004 1419 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1462 104.4 14.0 2.4
2006 1465 102.0 14.4 3.7
2007 1438 104.6 13.7 2.9
2008 1441 105.7 13.6 2.4
2009 1407 104.9 13.4 2.5
2010 1423 104.9 13.5 3.9
2011 1414 115.1 12.2 4
2012 1380 104.6 13.1 7.2
2013 1403 98.5 14.2 7.3
2014 1372 92.9 14.7 8.4
2015 1370 94.0 14.5 0
2016 1392 98.0 14.2 11.7
2017 1386 101.5 13.6 12.8
2018 1407 101.5 13.8 13.3
2019 1393 93.0 14.9 13.5
2020 1376 104.9 13.1 14.7
2021 1339 101.5 13.1 19.9
2022 1334 97.2 13.7 20
2023 1375 101.1 13.5 24.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Niskayuna High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1179 84.8 13.9 n/a
1990 1119 66.8 16.7 n/a
1991 1111 68.1 16.3 n/a
1992 1100 66.4 16.5 n/a
1993 1092 61.9 17.6 n/a
1994 1152 63.0 18.3 0.9
1995 1232 73.4 16.8 0.6
1996 1232 73.4 16.8 0.6
1997 1233 74.4 16.6 0.8
1998 1254 72.1 17.4 1
1999 1289 81.8 15.8 1.3
2000 1292 76.9 16.8 0
2001 1340 84.2 15.9 0
2002 1417 94.2 15.0 1.9
2003 1417 94.2 15.0 1.9
2004 1419 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1462 104.4 14.0 2.4
2006 1465 102.0 14.4 3.7
2007 1438 104.6 13.7 2.9
2008 1441 105.7 13.6 2.4
2009 1407 104.9 13.4 2.5
2010 1423 104.9 13.5 3.9
2011 1414 115.1 12.2 4
2012 1380 104.6 13.1 7.2
2013 1403 98.5 14.2 7.3
2014 1372 92.9 14.7 8.4
2015 1370 94.0 14.5 0
2016 1392 98.0 14.2 11.7
2017 1386 101.5 13.6 12.8
2018 1407 101.5 13.8 13.3
2019 1393 93.0 14.9 13.5
2020 1376 104.9 13.1 14.7
2021 1339 101.5 13.1 19.9
2022 1334 97.2 13.7 20
2023 1375 101.1 13.5 24.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.5%0.1%0.0%99.5%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.5%99.5%99.6%
201499.9%0.1%0.0%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%
201599.6%0.2%0.1%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201699.3%0.3%0.1%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201798.2%0.4%0.0%99.4%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.5%99.4%99.5%
201899.3%0.5%0.1%99.4%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201999.2%0.0%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
202099.6%0.0%99.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.9%99.9%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Niskayuna High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $68 (0.6%) $11,604 (99.4%) $11,672
2020 $15 (0.1%) $12,409 (99.9%) $12,423
2021 $00 (0.0%) $12,277 (100.0%) $12,277
2022 $387 (2.8%) $13,382 (97.2%) $13,769

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Niskayuna High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 62nd of 1207 High schoolsRanks 69th of 1228 High schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Niskayuna High School)9488.3
 5.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Niskayuna Central School District)95.191.4
 3.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Niskayuna High School)88.689.3
 0.7%
   End of Course Chemistry (Niskayuna Central School District)88.689.3
 0.8%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Niskayuna High School)98.191.5
 6.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (Niskayuna Central School District)98.191.5
 6.6%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Niskayuna High School)96.493.5
 2.9%
   End of Course English (Niskayuna Central School District)96.193.2
 2.9%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Niskayuna High School)98.393.9
 4.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Niskayuna Central School District)98.493.9
 4.4%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Niskayuna High School)89.686.9
 2.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (Niskayuna Central School District)89.686.5
 3.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Niskayuna High School)98.694.2
 4.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (Niskayuna Central School District)98.694.2
 4.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Niskayuna High School)95.786.3
 9.3%
   End of Course Physics (Niskayuna Central School District)95.786.3
 9.3%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Niskayuna High School)94.192.8
 1.3%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Niskayuna Central School District)93.892.9
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students13931375
 1.3%
African American7074
 5.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian234245
 4.7%
Hispanic50109
 118%
Pacific Islander02
White1000884
 11.6%
Two or More Races3757
 54.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.5%24.5%
 11%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Niskayuna High School

Niskayuna High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Birchwood Elementary School
Elementary : Craig Elementary School
Elementary : Glencliff School
Elementary : Hillside School
Elementary : Rosendale School
Middle : Iroquois Middle School
Middle : Van Antwerp Middle School

Students at Niskayuna High School are 64% White, 18% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Yes. Niskayuna High School ranks in the top 5.6% of New York high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,375 students attended Niskayuna High School.


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