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Bethlehem Central Senior High School vs. Guilderland High School

Should you attend Bethlehem Central Senior High School or Guilderland High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bethlehem Central Senior High School
700 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Guilderland High School
8 School Rd
Guilderland Center, NY 12085
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Bethlehem Central Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

Guilderland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,373 students in grades 9-12, Bethlehem Central Senior High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,484 students in grades 9-12, Guilderland High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,373 students
1,484 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
130 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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Test Scores

#4 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
#31 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
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≥99%
(Top 1% in NY)
96%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bethlehem Central 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Guilderland 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.
≥95%
(Top 1% in NY)
≥95%
(Top 1% in NY)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bethlehem Central 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Guilderland 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.
≥99%
(Top 1% in NY)
97%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bethlehem Central 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Guilderland 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.
94%
(Top 30% in NY)
96%
(Top 10% in NY)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
354
389
Grade 10 Students
326
350
Grade 11 Students
331
374
Grade 12 Students
348
349
Ungraded Students
14
22

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
15%
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This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Guilderland High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
3%
7%
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% Black
3%
6%
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% White
84%
68%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
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0.29
0.51
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
23%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Guilderland 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
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
1%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Guilderland 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.
 
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