Schenectady High School

Grades: 9-12
Students: 2883
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 190:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
16 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
3/10
Test Scores
3/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
3/10
College Readiness
NA
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about Schenectady High School
Like others have said, the school has a negative reputation, not great overall test scores, an overcrowded high school, etc. However, the diversity of students, class offerings, IB program, college courses, performing arts program, extra-curricular activities, after school clubs, etc., make this sch
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Posted by a community member on 3/3/2023
Schenectady High School's diversity, arts program, and IB program prepared me greatly for college and to receive a BS from a top 50 school, to then move on to a competitive work environment in New York City
Posted by a community member on 1/24/2019
I'm a sophomore this year and I think have learning differences my self, the teachers really want to see you improve. The Bluse Roses Theatre Company is amazing and great for kids lookingto go into Acting in college. I will be taking 3 pre-IB classes and I like how the people I've talked to have tol
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Posted by a student on 8/16/2017
SHS is an amazing school. It gets a lot of bad attention because negative things about the school are emphasized more than the positive things. Overall, it has a full IB program, offers the Inspire program, Smart Scholars, Votec, Pre-IB, and IB certificates as well as special Ed classes and classes
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Posted by a student on 6/11/2015
i will be going into the 11th grade (junior) this year, and i can say i am very excited. I have learned alot in the school and i really cannot wait for this new school year. The friends, classes , teachers i miss it all. So many people have such bad remarks but honestly its not bad at all. Of
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Posted by a student on 8/13/2013

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Schenectady schools - Schenectady High School is located at 1445 The Plaza, Schenectady NY 12308. Schenectady High School is in the Schenectady City School District. Schenectady High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9-12.

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