Niskayuna High School
Schenectady, NY · Niskayuna Central School District
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
112th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 90%· Stable
1626 BALLTOWN RD, Schenectady, NY 12309
(518)382-2511NCES ID 362088002959Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Niskayuna High School 112th of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 90% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2022 to 90th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,363 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.1% | 62.8% | ▼ 22.3 pts | |
| Asian | 9.6% | 18.9% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 7.5% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Black | 3.5% | 5.8% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 4.5% | ▲ 4.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $413K in zip 12309 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Niskayuna High School
- #885Schenectady High SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.1 mi away885th of 1,137
ELA 59% ▼35 · Math 26% ▼51Compare - #354Scotia-Glenville Senior High SchoolScotia-Glenville Central School District · 4.4 mi away354th of 1,137
ELA 87% ▼7 · Math 54% ▼23Compare - #453Mohonasen Senior High SchoolRotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District · 4.8 mi away453rd of 1,137
ELA 72% ▼22 · Math 58% ▼19Compare - #113Shenendehowa High SchoolShenendehowa Central School District · 5.4 mi away113th of 1,137
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- #74Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High SchoolBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District · 6.5 mi away74th of 1,137
ELA 92% ▼2 · Math 85% ▲8Compare - #276Schalmont High SchoolSchalmont Central School District · 6.9 mi away276th of 1,137
ELA 87% ▼7 · Math 64% ▼13Compare - #296Colonie Central High SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 8.6 mi away296th of 1,137
ELA 81% ▼13 · Math 67% ▼10Compare
What school district is Niskayuna High School in?
Niskayuna High School is part of the Niskayuna Central School District district in Schenectady, New York.
Is Niskayuna High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Niskayuna High School 112th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 90% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Niskayuna High School?
White 63%, Asian 19%, Hispanic 8%, Black 6% (1,363 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Niskayuna High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12309 is $413K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.