C
Below Average
53/100

Schenectady High School

📚 08 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1445 THE PLAZA, Schenectady, NY 12308
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 82% · Math 78% proficient · 39th percentile in New York
Graduation
C
70% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
2,860
Students
enrolled
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%39/100reading 37th percentile, math 41st percentile among New York high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%26/10070% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 74% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Many New York high schools report 95% or more of students proficient, so comparisons among top schools here are less precise and we don’t estimate a “versus similar schools” figure. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+26 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency78% (+21 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate70% (−14 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%82%reading +4 pts, math -1 pts36th percentile (list)
Black77%72%reading -1 pts, math +0 pts30th percentile (list)
Hispanic77%72%reading -2 pts, math -3 pts33rd percentile (list)
Asian87%87%reading -4 pts, math -5 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income78%75%reading +2 pts, math +2 pts37th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1445 THE PLAZA
City Schenectady
ZIP Code 12308
District 3626010
NCES School ID 362601003583
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 12308

Understanding the community around Schenectady High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,156
Per Capita Income $35,585
Poverty Rate 11.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%
High School or Higher 88.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $164,600
Median Rent $1,055
Owner-Occupied 44.7%
Renter-Occupied 55.3%
View full data for ZIP 12308 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Schenectady High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 27.0%
Asian 24.3%
Hispanic/Latino 23.2%
White 16.8%
Two or More Races 8.5%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,860
Teachers (FTE) 217.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Schenectady High School?
Schenectady High School has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Schenectady High School?
Schenectady High School has 2,860 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Schenectady High School serve?
Schenectady High School serves grades 08 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Schenectady High School receive per student?
Schenectady High School receives $26,553 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Schenectady High School in 12308 ▼
Avg Home Value
$270,166
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,339
1-Year Change
+6.1%
% Renters
55.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026