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Schenectady High School

Public 9-12

 1445 The Plaza
       Schenectady, NY  12308-2699

(518) 881-2044

District: Schenectady City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
969th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,515 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  2,743

Racial breakdown:

African American:
28.8%
Asian:
23.8%
Hispanic:
22.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.9% Help


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Compare Details Schenectady High School ranks worse than 78.9% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.93. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Schenectady 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 Student population at Schenectady High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (28.8%), Asian (23.8%), Hispanic (22.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Schenectady High School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Schenectady High School is $12,515.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Schenectady High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Schenectady High School 969th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Schenectady High School in the ranking list.)

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Schenectady City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Schenectady City School District 839th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Schenectady High School

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Rank History for all students at Schenectady High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 20.27 787th 935 15.8%
2006 28.64 764th 986 22.5%
2007 31.20 769th 1002 23.3%
2008 34.09 759th 1027 26.1%
2009 28.67 818th 1086 24.7%
2010 20.99 922nd 1117 17.5%
2011 17.48 1004th 1165 13.8%
2012 23.61 902nd 1198 24.7%
2013 38.11 792nd 1217 34.9%
2014 37.21 795th 1237 35.7%
2015 37.43 810th 1255 35.5%
2016 36.19 816th 1255 35.0%
2017 21.67 918th 1221 24.8%
2018 18.78 959th 1210 20.7%
2019 22.48 925th 1207 23.4%
2022 19.66 922nd 1190 22.5%
2023 17.93 969th 1228 21.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Schenectady High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.98 261st 546 52.2%
2019 33.79 383rd 565 32.2%
2022 33.02 345th 481 28.3%
2023 38.40 373rd 583 36.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Schenectady High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.92 1027th 1095 6.2%
2019 14.78 1051st 1132 7.2%
2022 20.16 889th 1038 14.4%
2023 16.69 1035th 1130 8.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Schenectady High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.08 963rd 1154 16.6%
2019 18.30 975th 1179 17.3%
2022 17.71 919th 1101 16.5%
2023 15.95 977th 1155 15.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Schenectady High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.50 381st 498 23.5%
2019 30.27 370th 493 24.9%
2022 31.70 277th 389 28.8%
2023 29.61 411th 531 22.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Schenectady High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.43 940th 1176 20.1%
2019 24.87 900th 1193 24.6%
2022 19.34 910th 1155 21.2%
2023 29.65 834th 1197 30.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Schenectady High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.40 983rd 1176 16.4%
2019 20.13 945th 1190 20.6%
2022 18.77 920th 1154 20.3%
2023 15.94 978th 1191 17.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Schenectady High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.00 384th 426 9.9%
2019 19.08 387th 447 13.4%
2022 9.73 352nd 386 8.8%
2023 9.98 396th 424 6.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Schenectady High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.88 565th 679 16.8%
2019 26.35 527th 686 23.2%
2022 24.03 487th 593 17.9%
2023 21.17 566th 671 15.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Schenectady High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.19 644th 791 18.6%
2019 18.69 681st 815 16.4%
2022 22.47 599th 760 21.2%
2023 19.04 715th 851 16.0%
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Rank History for White students at Schenectady High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.63 714th 765 6.7%
2019 14.55 730th 793 7.9%
2022 10.31 693rd 738 6.1%
2023 11.65 717th 776 7.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Open Quote You waste tremendous amounts of money, especially on the night program. Thousands for no work because no one shows up you waste more money in other areas. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Open Quote I go to Schenectady High School. I would say it's the worst school i ever went to, there is so much gang violence, fighting, knife fights, and a whole lot more. I do not want be in this school, but i have to because i live in Schenectady school district. Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, February 21, 2009

Open Quote I actually go to the school. There are plenty of distractions (violence, drugs, etc.) But if you focus on school and take advanced classes it is a very good school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Schenectady High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1048 108 13 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1188
1990 968 94 13 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1095
1991 945 100 20 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1086
1992 933 137 35 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1134
1993 1328 354 72 87 0 n/a n/a 0 1841
1994 1381 391 78 84 2 n/a n/a 0 1936
1995 1265 413 83 125 1 n/a n/a 0 1887
1996 1265 413 83 125 1 n/a n/a 0 1887
1997 1269 441 87 133 2 n/a n/a 0 1932
1998 1287 466 81 128 1 n/a n/a 0 1963
1999 1279 513 90 153 3 n/a n/a 0 2038
2000 1282 556 84 158 2 n/a n/a 0 2082
2001 1298 558 93 164 1 n/a n/a 0 2114
2002 1238 748 103 205 8 n/a n/a 0 2302
2003 1238 748 103 205 8 n/a n/a 0 2302
2004 1347 759 206 257 8 n/a n/a 0 2577
2005 1297 790 218 299 5 n/a n/a 0 2609
2006 1308 886 241 376 3 n/a n/a 0 2814
2007 1309 915 268 403 4 n/a n/a 3 2902
2008 1176 1001 286 410 6 n/a n/a 1 2880
2009 1191 1034 333 397 3 n/a n/a 0 2958
2010 1033 959 404 382 0 n/a n/a 0 2778
2011 980 964 465 371 1 0 0 0 2781
2012 921 879 466 395 1 0 3 0 2665
2013 902 891 462 414 4 0 11 0 2684
2014 840 889 450 407 4 0 17 0 2607
2015 820 931 492 417 5 0 25 0 2690
2016 762 960 539 424 4 0 29 0 2718
2017 687 933 541 430 4 4 36 0 2635
2018 682 901 571 442 8 5 37 0 2646
2019 657 947 587 463 4 3 49 0 2710
2020 625 932 611 504 8 3 53 0 2736
2021 601 921 629 542 8 3 67 0 2771
2022 562 894 670 562 7 3 117 0 2815
2023 493 791 654 608 7 4 184 2 2743

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 Schenectady High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1188 76.7 15.4 n/a
1990 1095 75.2 14.5 n/a
1991 1086 74.3 14.6 n/a
1992 1134 74.5 15.2 n/a
1993 1841 119.2 15.4 n/a
1994 1936 137.9 14.0 25.3
1995 1887 140.7 13.4 28.1
1996 1887 140.7 13.4 28.1
1997 1932 135.4 14.3 37.3
1998 1963 146.7 13.4 35.9
1999 2038 148.9 13.7 45.3
2000 2082 150.4 13.8 36.6
2001 2114 129.1 16.4 33.4
2002 2302 161.0 14.3 41.1
2003 2302 161.0 14.3 41.1
2004 2577 n/a n/a n/a
2005 2609 193.3 13.5 51.4
2006 2814 189.0 14.9 46.9
2007 2902 201.0 14.4 46.4
2008 2880 206.9 13.9 49
2009 2958 223.7 13.2 49.2
2010 2778 209.2 13.2 62.1
2011 2781 184.2 15.0 59.5
2012 2665 205.0 12.9 67.5
2013 2684 183.9 14.5 69.2
2014 2607 177.2 14.7 58.2
2015 2690 157.0 17.1 76.7
2016 2718 161.0 16.8 59.8
2017 2635 163.8 16.0 54.9
2018 2646 178.0 14.8 81.3
2019 2710 195.0 13.8 70.1
2020 2736 198.1 13.8 67.4
2021 2771 180.6 15.3 65.9
2022 2815 201.6 13.9 64.9
2023 2743 208.8 13.1 70.9

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 Schenectady High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1188 76.7 15.4 n/a
1990 1095 75.2 14.5 n/a
1991 1086 74.3 14.6 n/a
1992 1134 74.5 15.2 n/a
1993 1841 119.2 15.4 n/a
1994 1936 137.9 14.0 25.3
1995 1887 140.7 13.4 28.1
1996 1887 140.7 13.4 28.1
1997 1932 135.4 14.3 37.3
1998 1963 146.7 13.4 35.9
1999 2038 148.9 13.7 45.3
2000 2082 150.4 13.8 36.6
2001 2114 129.1 16.4 33.4
2002 2302 161.0 14.3 41.1
2003 2302 161.0 14.3 41.1
2004 2577 n/a n/a n/a
2005 2609 193.3 13.5 51.4
2006 2814 189.0 14.9 46.9
2007 2902 201.0 14.4 46.4
2008 2880 206.9 13.9 49
2009 2958 223.7 13.2 49.2
2010 2778 209.2 13.2 62.1
2011 2781 184.2 15.0 59.5
2012 2665 205.0 12.9 67.5
2013 2684 183.9 14.5 69.2
2014 2607 177.2 14.7 58.2
2015 2690 157.0 17.1 76.7
2016 2718 161.0 16.8 59.8
2017 2635 163.8 16.0 54.9
2018 2646 178.0 14.8 81.3
2019 2710 195.0 13.8 70.1
2020 2736 198.1 13.8 67.4
2021 2771 180.6 15.3 65.9
2022 2815 201.6 13.9 64.9
2023 2743 208.8 13.1 70.9

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

Schenectady High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.7%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%
201499.7%0.1%0.0%99.8%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.8%99.9%
201599.3%0.1%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%99.5%99.9%
201699.1%0.1%0.0%99.7%99.8%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.6%99.9%
201798.8%0.1%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.4%99.1%99.8%
201898.1%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.6%99.2%98.9%
201999.0%0.0%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.7%
202099.4%0.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Schenectady High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $577 (4.2%) $13,082 (95.8%) $13,658
2020 $736 (5.6%) $12,318 (94.4%) $13,054
2021 $335 (3.1%) $10,618 (96.9%) $10,953
2022 $1,377 (11.0%) $11,138 (89.0%) $12,515

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Schenectady High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 925th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 969th of 1228 High schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Schenectady High School)38.430.3
 8.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Schenectady City School District)44.236.3
 7.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Schenectady High School)58.448.5
 10%
   End of Course Chemistry (Schenectady City School District)58.448.5
 10%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Schenectady High School)87.961.7
 26.2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Schenectady City School District)87.961.5
 26.4%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Schenectady High School)71.658.6
 12.9%
   End of Course English (Schenectady City School District)70.258.3
 11.9%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Schenectady High School)78.855.6
 23.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Schenectady City School District)78.854.9
 23.9%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Schenectady High School)43.833.1
 10.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (Schenectady City School District)42.232.5
 9.7%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Schenectady High School)67.654.5
 13.1%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Schenectady City School District)67.654.2
 13.4%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Schenectady High School)41.126.7
 14.4%
   End of Course Living Environment (Schenectady City School District)47.437.4
 10%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Schenectady High School)69.238.1
 31.1%
   End of Course Physics (Schenectady City School District)69.236.4
 32.8%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Schenectady High School)59.761.1
 1.5%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Schenectady City School District)58.661.1
 2.5%
   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 Students27102743
 1.2%
African American947791
 16.5%
American Indian47
 75%
Asian587654
 11.4%
Hispanic463608
 31.3%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White657493
 25%
Two or More Races49184
 275.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.1%70.9%
 0.8%

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Students at Schenectady High School are 29% African American, 24% Asian, 22% Hispanic, 18% White, 7% Two or more races.

Schenectady High School ranks in the bottom 21.1% of New York high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,743 students attended Schenectady High School.


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