RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

25 VAN RENSSELAER DR
RENSSELAER, NY 12144

www.rcsd.k12.ny.us

522 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

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.

522

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RENSSELAER JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	64
Black	95
Asian	59
Two or More	58

White
246 (47.1 %)
Black
95 (18.2 %)
Hispanic
64 (12.3 %)
Asian
59 (11.3 %)
Two or More
58 (11.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RENSSELAER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)436-8561
Website:	http://www.rcsd.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	331
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 90

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 74

Grade 9 83

Grade 10 70

Grade 11 67

Grade 12 64