Mechanicville Junior/senior High School

25 Kniskern Ave
Mechanicville, NY 12118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 746 students in grades 6-12, Mechanicville Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 746 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mechanicville Junior/senior High School's student population of 746 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
746 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mechanicville 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 Mechanicville Junior/senior High School is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1947 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mechanicville Junior/senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mechanicville Junior/senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mechanicville Junior/senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mechanicville Junior/senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
3%
29%
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Black
3%
16%
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White
89%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Mechanicville Junior/senior High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Mechanicville Junior/senior High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mechanicville Junior/senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mechanicville Junior/senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mechanicville Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Mechanicville Junior/senior High School is ranked #1947 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mechanicville Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Mechanicville Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schuylerville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mechanicville Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mechanicville Junior/senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mechanicville Junior/senior High School?
746 students attend Mechanicville Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mechanicville Junior/senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mechanicville Junior/senior High School?
Mechanicville 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 Mechanicville Junior/senior High School offer ?
Mechanicville Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mechanicville Junior/senior High School part of?
Mechanicville Junior/senior High School is part of Mechanicville City School District.

School Reviews

2   3/15/2010
This shool district is dedicated to everything but students.It is a great community to live in but it needs to clean house and get back to the school system it use to have.
- Posted by Parent - gweed

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 746 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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