Top Rankings
Rensselaer City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,015 students in Rensselaer City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Rensselaer City School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,015 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Rensselaer City School District, which is ranked #977 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#978 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
124 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
12%
10%
# Hispanic Students
131 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
29%
# Black Students
141 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
14%
16%
# White Students
478 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
47%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
141 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
52
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
85
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
72
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
82
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
74
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
83
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
70
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,546 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,009 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,546
$31,353
Spending / Student
$24,009
$32,230
Best Rensselaer City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Grades: 6-12
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-4618
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rensselaer City School District?
Rensselaer City School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,015 students.
What is the rank of Rensselaer City School District?
Rensselaer City School District is ranked #977 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rensselaer City School District?
47% of Rensselaer City School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rensselaer City School District?
Rensselaer City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Rensselaer City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,009 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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