Overview
SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 8–12 in SCHENECTADY, New York. The school enrolls 2,885 students. It is part of the SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Very large student body
2,885 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span8–12
DistrictSCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36093
CitySCHENECTADY
ZIP12308
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362601003583
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment2,885
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino19.6%
Black / African American22.8%
Asian33.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native21.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races2.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %74%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)