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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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 953 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
953 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Rensselaer City School District, which is ranked #977 of all 1,015 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
0.73
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
120 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
13%
10%
# Hispanic Students
140 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
30%
# Black Students
133 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
14%
16%
# White Students
432 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
45%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
127 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
66
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
70
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
75
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
67
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
68
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
80
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
64
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
80
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
65
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
54
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
70
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
-
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,338 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,571 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,338
$31,307
Spending / Student
$25,571
$32,183
Best Rensselaer City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rensselaer Junior/senior High 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
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Van Rensselaer Elementary 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
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rensselaer City School District?
Rensselaer City School District manages 2 public schools serving 953 students.
What is the rank of Rensselaer City School District?
Rensselaer City School District is ranked #977 out of 1,015 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?
45% of Rensselaer City School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rensselaer City School District?
Rensselaer City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, 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 $25,571 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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