COLONIE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

www.southcolonieschools.org

1,640 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Colonie Central High School, located in Albany, New York, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the South Colonie Central School District. As a large, comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education pathways, and robust support services designed to meet the needs of a wide student body. The school is known for its strong focus on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path leads to higher education, the workforce, or the military.

Beyond the classroom, Colonie Central is deeply integrated into the local community and maintains a vibrant school culture. The school hosts an extensive variety of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The "Raider" spirit is a central component of the school's identity, with a strong emphasis on fostering inclusivity, academic excellence, and civic responsibility among its students.

1,640

Total Students

123.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLONIE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	944
Hispanic	203
Black	168
Asian	209
Two or More	112
American Indian	3

White
944 (57.6%)
Asian
209 (12.8%)
Hispanic
203 (12.4%)
Black
168 (10.3%)
Two or More
112 (6.8%)
American Indian
3 (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:	SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)459-1220
Website:	http://www.southcolonieschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	123.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	654
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 9 416

Grade 10 415

Grade 11 387

Grade 12 397

Ungraded 25