TECH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
TECH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the RENSSELAER-COLUMBIA-GREENE BOCES school district, located in ALBANY, NY with about 101 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 20 teachers, TECH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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.
TECH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (TVHS), located on the SUNY Polytechnic Institute campus in Albany, New York, is a unique public high school born out of a partnership between two regional Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). Designed to bridge the gap between traditional education and the needs of the modern workforce, the school utilizes a project-based learning (PBL) curriculum. Rather than relying on traditional lectures, students engage in hands-on, collaborative projects that simulate real-world challenges, emphasizing critical thinking, communication, and technical literacy.
Because of its strategic location and close ties to the Capital Region's tech industry, TVHS focuses heavily on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. The school environment is intentionally modeled after a professional workplace, fostering a culture of independence and professional accountability. By partnering with local businesses and higher education institutions, Tech Valley High provides students with unique internship opportunities and mentorships, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for both competitive college programs and the evolving demands of the 21st-century global economy.
For more information, contact TECH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL at (518) 862-4960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ALBANY, NY 12203
(518) 862-4960
http://www.techvalleyhigh.org
TECH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in ALBANY, NY with about 101 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- RENSSELAER-COLUMBIA-GREENE BOCES
- Total Students:
- 101
- Teachers:
- 20.61
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 101 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TECH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 84.2%
- Black or African American
- 5.0%
- Asian
- 5.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Female
- 36.6%
- Male
- 63.4%
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.