SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 530 Liberty Street in Schenectady, New York, the Schenectady City School District serves as a fully operational, traditional public school system situated within the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metropolitan area. Classified as a small-city district, it anchors the local educational community by managing 15 operational schools that provide instruction across a complete academic continuum. The district offers comprehensive programming spanning from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as specialized ungraded learning opportunities, ensuring tailored educational pathways for children at every stage of their development.

The district educates a vibrant and multicultural student body of more than 9,100 pupils, fostering an inclusive learning environment characterized by broad demographic diversity. To serve its student population effectively, the district relies on a substantial professional team comprising nearly 3,600 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated workforce includes approximately 1,600 classroom teachers, over 320 instructional aides, and nearly 1,700 operational and student support staff. Together, this comprehensive staffing infrastructure ensures that students benefit from strong instructional guidance, individualized academic support, and a well-maintained learning ecosystem.
15
Total Schools
9,117
Total Students
1,593.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White1,437
Hispanic2,214
Black2,196
Asian2,204
Two or More954
American Indian57
Pacific Islander51
  • Hispanic
    2,214 (24.3%)
  • Asian
    2,204 (24.2%)
  • Black
    2,196 (24.1%)
  • White
    1,437 (15.8%)
  • Two or More
    954 (10.5%)
  • American Indian
    57 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    51 (0.6%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary11
Middle3
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:15
Students:9,117*
Teachers (FTE):1,593.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.7
Schools in SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 15 Schools