For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,179 students in Amsterdam, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Amsterdam, NY is Amsterdam High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amsterdam, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Amsterdam have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Amsterdam, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amsterdam High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Amsterdam, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amsterdam High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 Saratoga Ave
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4932
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-4932
Grades: 9-12
| 1,179 students
Amsterdam, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1870 County Hwy 107
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 954-2700
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 954-2700
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
40 Henrietta Boulevard
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3020
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3020
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Amsterdam, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in Amsterdam, NY include Amsterdam High School.
How many public high schools are located in Amsterdam?
1 public high schools are located in Amsterdam.
What is the racial composition of students in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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