How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Niskayuna High School | Schenectady High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Schenectady, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,379 | 2,885 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.7:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.8% | 74.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Niskayuna High School | Schenectady High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,884 | $25,644 |
| District | Niskayuna Central School District | Schenectady City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Niskayuna High School | Schenectady High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.3% | 15.8% |
| African American | 5.6% | 25.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.1% | 23.9% |
| Asian | 18.7% | 25.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 9.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Niskayuna High School | Schenectady High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 228:1 | 156:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.7% | 58.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 66 | 34 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.