WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the WATERVLIET CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WATERVLIET, NY with about 578 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, WATERVLIET 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.

WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in Watervliet, New York, serves as a combined secondary education facility for students in grades 7 through 12. As the primary secondary school within the Watervliet City School District, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and character development within the local community.

In addition to its core academic offerings, the school provides various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services to engage students and promote a well-rounded educational experience. By integrating junior and senior high levels into a single campus, the institution encourages a sense of continuity and school spirit. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for district information and student development, maintaining a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body while adhering to New York State educational standards.

For more information, contact WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (518) 629-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1245 HILLSIDE DR
WATERVLIET, NY 12189-2499
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WATERVLIET JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in WATERVLIET, NY with about 578 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
578
Teachers:
50.51
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I 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 578 students

White
50.9%
Black or African American
20.2%
Hispanic/Latino
12.5%
Asian
9.7%
Two or more races
6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
44.5%
Male
55.5%

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.