How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School | Watervliet Junior-Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Rensselaer, NY | Watervliet, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 462 | 785 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.1:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.6% | 67.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School | Watervliet Junior-Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,843 | $22,685 |
| District | Rensselaer City School District | Watervliet City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School | Watervliet Junior-Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.9% | 36.8% |
| African American | 15.6% | 23.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6% | 16.9% |
| Asian | 14.7% | 9.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.3% | 13.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School | Watervliet Junior-Senior High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 259:1 | 169:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.3% | 53.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 83 | 116 |
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.