NISKAYUNA HIGH SCHOOL

www.niskyschools.org

1,375 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Niskayuna High School, located in Schenectady, New York, is the sole high school within the Niskayuna Central School District. It is widely recognized for its strong academic reputation and consistently ranks among the top-performing public schools in the Capital Region. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust arts programs, and numerous extracurricular opportunities, all designed to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.

Beyond its academic rigor, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. With a focus on holistic development, Niskayuna High School encourages student participation in athletics, music ensembles, and various clubs, helping to cultivate well-rounded individuals. The school district's commitment to excellence is reflected in its dedicated faculty and strong parental involvement, making it a highly regarded institution in the New York public school landscape.

1,375

Total Students

101.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NISKAYUNA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	884
Hispanic	109
Black	74
Asian	245
Two or More	57
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
884 (64.4 %)
Asian
245 (17.9 %)
Hispanic
109 (7.9 %)
Black
74 (5.4 %)
Two or More
57 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)382-2511
Website:	http://www.niskyschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 9 338

Grade 10 355

Grade 11 332

Grade 12 336

Ungraded 14