Top Rankings
Shenendehowa Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,389 students in Shenendehowa Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Shenendehowa Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
12 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
9,389 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
698 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Shenendehowa Central School District, which is ranked #104 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 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
78%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,080 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
11%
10%
# Hispanic Students
747 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
29%
# Black Students
290 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
6,717 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
72%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
542 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
527
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
681
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
664
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
720
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
727
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
732
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
772
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
724
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
754
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
757
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
736
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
716
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
776
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
103
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,618 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 $20,128 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$184 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$189 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,618
$31,353
Spending / Student
$20,128
$32,230
Best Shenendehowa Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shenendehowa High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0310
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0310
Grades: 9-12
| 3,036 students
Rank: #22.
Chango Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Chango Dr
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 881-0520
Ballston Lake, NY 12019
(518) 881-0520
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Gowana Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0460
Grades: 6-8
| 773 students
Rank: #44.
Tesago Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0570
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0570
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
Skano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0560
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0560
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #66.
Orenda Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0550
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0550
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #77.
Acadia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0450
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: #88.
Karigon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0530
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0530
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #99.
Koda Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
970 Rt 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0470
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #1010.
Arongen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
489 Clifton Pk Ctr Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0510
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0510
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #1111.
Shatekon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35 Maxwell Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0580
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0580
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #1212.
Okte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1581 Crescent Rd
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0540
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 881-0540
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shenendehowa Central School District?
Shenendehowa Central School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,389 students.
What is the rank of Shenendehowa Central School District?
Shenendehowa Central School District is ranked #104 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shenendehowa Central School District?
72% of Shenendehowa Central School District students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shenendehowa Central School District?
Shenendehowa Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Shenendehowa Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,128 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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