SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL

SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in SCHENECTADY, NY with about 2,646 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 178 teachers, SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL, located at 1445 The Plaza, serves as the singular comprehensive high school for the Schenectady City School District in New York. As the district's primary secondary institution, it operates as a large, diverse campus that caters to a wide student population from across the city. The school is known for its expansive programming, which aims to provide students with a variety of academic pathways, career and technical education (CTE) opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare them for post-secondary success.

The institution functions as a central hub for the district’s educational community, often emphasizing initiatives focused on equity, college and career readiness, and student support services. Because it serves a broad demographic, the school integrates various resources to address the diverse needs of its student body, ranging from honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses to specialized support programs. For those seeking current information on its academic calendar, athletic programs, or administrative updates, the district maintains a dedicated portal at [www.schenectady.k12.ny.us](http://www.schenectady.k12.ny.us).

For more information, contact SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL at (518) 881-2044 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.