Schalmont High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Schenectady, New York 12306 · Schalmont Central School District
#128 of 1,079 high schools in New York
#159 of 16,910 nationally
About Schalmont High School
Schalmont High School is a public high located in Schenectady, in the Schalmont Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 545 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 91.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 128th of 1,079 ranked high schools in New York. Its strongest component is math proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 545.
There are 32 schools in Schenectady; Schalmont High School ranks 2nd of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)97.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)97.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.9
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 Schalmont High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 97.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 97.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Schalmont High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Schalmont Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 5–8
537 students · 155 m away
Jefferson Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–4
671 students · 2.8 km away
Van Corlaer Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students · 4.3 km away
Draper Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students · 5.1 km away
Mohonasen Senior High School
Schenectady · Public high · Grades 9–12
924 students · 5.1 km away
Hamilton Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students · 5.7 km away
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 6.4 km away
Mont Pleasant Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students · 6.5 km away
Sacandaga School
Scotia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students · 6.6 km away
Scotia-Glenville Middle School
Scotia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
489 students · 6.6 km away
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East Aurora High School
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Red Hook Senior High School
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Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Schalmont High School a good school?
Schalmont High School has a Success Index (US) of 91.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #128 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 Schalmont High School rank in New York?
Schalmont High School ranks #128 of 1,079 high schools in New York and #159 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Schalmont High School?
Schalmont High School had 545 students in 2025.
Is Schalmont High School a elementary school or a high school?
Schalmont High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Schalmont High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Schalmont High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.