Niskayuna High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Schenectady, New York 12309 · Niskayuna Central School District
#125 of 1,079 high schools in New York
#154 of 16,910 nationally
About Niskayuna High School
Niskayuna High School is a public high located in Schenectady, in the Niskayuna Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,379 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 91.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 125th of 1,079 ranked high schools in New York. Its strongest component is math proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (68th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,379.
There are 32 schools in Schenectady; Niskayuna High School ranks 1st of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)98%
- Reading proficiency (30%)97%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Niskayuna High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 97%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 98%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Niskayuna High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Van Antwerp Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students · 1.1 km away
Hillside School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students · 1.3 km away
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students · 1.5 km away
Craig Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students · 1.5 km away
Schenectady High School
Schenectady · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,885 students · 1.7 km away
Howe Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students · 1.7 km away
Oneida Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students · 2.0 km away
Yates Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students · 2.7 km away
Rosendale School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students · 2.9 km away
Central Park Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
Lockport High School
Lockport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,377 students
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (MS/HS 141)
Bronx · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,383 students
Valley Central High School
Montgomery · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,385 students
West Genesee Senior High School
Camillus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,385 students
Beacon High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,372 students
Clarkstown South Senior High School
West Nyack · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,386 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Niskayuna High School a good school?
Niskayuna High School has a Success Index (US) of 91.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #125 of 1,079 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Niskayuna High School rank in New York?
Niskayuna High School ranks #125 of 1,079 high schools in New York and #154 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Niskayuna High School?
Niskayuna High School had 1,379 students in 2025.
Is Niskayuna High School a elementary school or a high school?
Niskayuna High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Niskayuna High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Niskayuna High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.