Schenectady High School
Schenectady, NY · Schenectady City School District
Regular public school · Grades 8-12 · City, small
885th of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 22%· Stable
1445 THE PLAZA, Schenectady, NY 12308
(518)881-2044NCES ID 362601003583Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Schenectady High School 885th 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 22% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2022 to 22th 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 2,860 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 34.7% | 27.0% | ▼ 7.7 pts | |
| Asian | 16.7% | 24.3% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.3% | 23.1% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| White | 35.2% | 16.8% | ▼ 18.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 8.5% | ▲ 8.5 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 $264K in zip 12308 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 Schenectady High School
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ELA 94% ▲35 · Math 77% ▲51Compare - #354Scotia-Glenville Senior High SchoolScotia-Glenville Central School District · 3.5 mi away354th of 1,137
ELA 87% ▲28 · Math 54% ▲28Compare - #453Mohonasen Senior High SchoolRotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District · 3.9 mi away453rd of 1,137
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What school district is Schenectady High School in?
Schenectady High School is part of the Schenectady City School District district in Schenectady, New York.
Is Schenectady High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Schenectady High School 885th of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 22% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Schenectady High School?
Black 27%, Asian 24%, Hispanic 23%, White 17% (2,860 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Schenectady High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12308 is $264K 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.