Serving 684 students in grades 6-12, Watervliet Junior-senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watervliet Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Watervliet Junior-senior High School's student population of 684 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
684 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watervliet Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watervliet Junior-senior High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3661 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
20%
16%
White
38%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watervliet Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Watervliet Junior-senior High School is ranked #3661 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Watervliet Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Watervliet Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colonie Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Watervliet Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Watervliet Junior-senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Watervliet Junior-senior High School?
684 students attend Watervliet Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Watervliet Junior-senior High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watervliet Junior-senior High School?
Watervliet Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Watervliet Junior-senior High School offer ?
Watervliet Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Watervliet Junior-senior High School part of?
Watervliet Junior-senior High School is part of Watervliet City School District.
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