SHAKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

475 WATERVLIET-SHAKER RD
LATHAM, NY 12110

www.northcolonie.org/shakerjuniorhigh

1,423 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Shaker Junior High School, located in Latham, New York, is a key component of the North Colonie Central School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a diverse array of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities, all aimed at promoting intellectual growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community.

Beyond academics, Shaker Junior High places a high value on preparing students to become responsible, engaged citizens. The school encourages participation in sports, music, arts, and various clubs, helping students explore their interests and build meaningful relationships with peers and faculty. By emphasizing character development and inclusivity, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best while preparing for the academic and social transitions that lie ahead in their educational journey.

1,423

Total Students

115.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHAKER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	834
Hispanic	86
Black	105
Asian	304
Two or More	85
American Indian	4

White
834 (58.8 %)
Asian
304 (21.4 %)
Black
105 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
86 (6.1 %)
Two or More
85 (6.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NORTH COLONIE CSD
Phone:	(518)785-1341
Website:	http://www.northcolonie.org/shakerjuniorhigh
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	394
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 449

Grade 7 471

Grade 8 487

Ungraded 16