Niskayuna High School in Niskayuna, NY - Niche
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Niskayuna High School
  • Public
  • SCHENECTADY, NY

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Diversity
    grade B+
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A minus
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A minus
  6. Administration
    grade B
  7. Sports
    grade A minus
  8. Food
    grade B minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B

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Niskayuna High School is a highly rated, public school located in SCHENECTADY, NY. It has 1,375 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 99% of students are at least proficient in math and 82% in reading.

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Niskayuna High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
82%
Percent Proficient - Math
99%
Average Graduation Rate
96%
Average SAT
1320
400 responses
Average ACT
31
92 responses
AP Enrollment
25%

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Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade A+
  3. Housing
    grade A minus
Median Household Income
$128,540
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,476
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$311,100
National
$281,900

Culture & Safety

Poll
88%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 26 responses
Poll
69%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 26 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 74 responses
  • Halloween
    19%
  • Homecoming football game
    15%
  • Activities Fair
    9%
  • Senior Week
    9%
  • We don't really have any
    9%
  • Basketball Games
    8%
  • Drama Club
    8%

Students

Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,375
Free or Reduced Lunch
20%
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 30 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 30 responses
93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 30 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$81,796
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 34 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 34 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 34 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$17,652 / year
National
$12,239
92%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 38 responses
55%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 38 responses
84%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 38 responses

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