Serving 796 students in grades 7-12, Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School's student population of 796 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2019 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School is ranked #2019 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gloversville High School, Johnstown Junior-senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School?
796 students attend Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School?
Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School offer ?
Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School part of?
Broadalbin-perth Junior-senior High School is part of Broadalbin-Perth Central School District.
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