Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rensselaer, New York 12144 · Rensselaer City School District
#1008 of 1,079 high schools in New York
#9341 of 16,910 nationally
About Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School is a public high located in Rensselaer, in the Rensselaer City School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 6–12. In 2025 it enrolled 462 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 1008th of 1,079 ranked high schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 462.
There are 4 schools in Rensselaer; Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)71.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.2
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 Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Rensselaer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students · 0 m away
Nurses Middle College Charter High School-Capital Region
Rensselaer · Charter other · Grades 9–10
83 students · 768 m away
Arbor Hill Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students · 2.6 km away
North Albany Academy Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
588 students · 2.6 km away
Dual Language Program at Albany International Academy
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students · 3.1 km away
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students · 3.2 km away
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
840 students · 3.3 km away
Bell Top School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students · 3.5 km away
Red Mill School
Rensselaer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students · 3.6 km away
Menands School
Menands · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
282 students · 3.8 km away
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Fredonia High School
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Liberty High School Academy for Newcomers
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School a good school?
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School has a Success Index (US) of 46.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #1008 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 Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School rank in New York?
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School ranks #1008 of 1,079 high schools in New York and #9341 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School?
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School had 462 students in 2025.
Is Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School a elementary school or a high school?
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School is classified as a high covering Grades 6–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.