School Overview
Schenectady High School, located at 1445 The Plaza, serves as the singular comprehensive high school for the Schenectady City School District in New York. As the district's primary secondary institution, it operates as a large, diverse campus that caters to a wide student population from across the city. The school is known for its expansive programming, which aims to provide students with a variety of academic pathways, career and technical education (CTE) opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare them for post-secondary success.

The institution functions as a central hub for the district’s educational community, often emphasizing initiatives focused on equity, college and career readiness, and student support services. Because it serves a broad demographic, the school integrates various resources to address the diverse needs of its student body, ranging from honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses to specialized support programs. For those seeking current information on its academic calendar, athletic programs, or administrative updates, the district maintains a dedicated portal at [www.schenectady.k12.ny.us](http://www.schenectady.k12.ny.us).
2,885
Total Students
216.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White455
Hispanic689
Black729
Asian738
Two or More264
American Indian3
Pacific Islander3
  • Asian
    738 (25.6%)
  • Black
    729 (25.3%)
  • Hispanic
    689 (23.9%)
  • White
    455 (15.8%)
  • Two or More
    264 (9.2%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (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: SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)881-2044
Website: http://schenectadyschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,885
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 216.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 2,141
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 902
Grade 10 730
Grade 11 552
Grade 12 657
Ungraded 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9902
Grade 10730
Grade 11552
Grade 12657
Ungraded44
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,40848.8%
Male1,47351.1%
Not Specified40.1%