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NISKAYUNA HIGH SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 9–12
SCHENECTADY, New York · NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,379
ST Ratio12.8:1
FRL22%
Title INo
NISKAYUNA
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
1,379
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
22%-36.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

NISKAYUNA HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9–12 in SCHENECTADY, New York. The school enrolls 1,379 students. It is part of the NISKAYUNA CENTRAL 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
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictNISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36093
CitySCHENECTADY
ZIP12309
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362088002959

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,379
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino5.8%
Black / African American15.7%
Asian4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native70.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races3.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
5.8%
Black
15.7%
Asian
4.6%
Two+
3.4%
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 %22%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)