School Overview
Schalmont High School, located in Schenectady, New York, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Schalmont Central School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous college-preparatory coursework and the development of well-rounded students. With a curriculum that includes various Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education opportunities, and robust extracurricular programming, the school aims to prepare its student body for success in post-secondary education and the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is perhaps best recognized for its strong emphasis on student engagement through athletics, music, and the arts. Operating under the "Sabres" mascot, the high school places a high value on school spirit and personal responsibility. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and maintaining strong communication between faculty, students, and parents, Schalmont High School strives to create a supportive culture that helps students navigate the academic and social challenges of the high school years while fostering long-term character growth.
572
Total Students
48.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHALMONT HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White479
Hispanic45
Black8
Asian10
Two or More24
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    479 (83.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    45 (7.9 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (4.2 %)
  • Asian
    10 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.4 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: SCHALMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)355-6110
Website: http://www.schalmont.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 154
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Grade 9 148
Grade 10 128
Grade 11 134
Grade 12 155
Ungraded 7

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SCHALMONT HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9148
Grade 10128
Grade 11134
Grade 12155
Ungraded7
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SCHALMONT HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27247.6%
Male30052.4%