RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in RENSSELAER, NY with about 434 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located at 25 Van Rensselaer Drive in Rensselaer, New York, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Rensselaer City School District. By housing both middle school (junior high) and high school students in a single facility, the school provides a continuous academic environment that supports students from their early adolescent years through their transition to post-secondary life. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its student body.

The district’s educational approach is centered on preparing students for the challenges of a modern workforce and higher education. Through its official website, the district provides resources for families to stay informed about curriculum standards, extracurricular opportunities, and student support services. As a central hub for the local community, RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL plays a pivotal role in the city's educational landscape, striving to cultivate a collaborative culture where students are encouraged to engage with their studies and participate in a variety of school activities.

For more information, contact RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (518) 436-8561 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

25 VAN RENSSELAER DR
RENSSELAER, NY 12144-2694
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RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in RENSSELAER, NY with about 434 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
434
Teachers:
39.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 434 students

White
59.0%
Black or African American
12.7%
Asian
12.0%
Hispanic/Latino
9.4%
Two or more races
6.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.