Cohoes High School vs Van Schaick Island School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cohoes High School
Cohoes · Public high · Grades 9–12
607 students
Van Schaick Island School
Cohoes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
124 students
| Measure | Cohoes High School Cohoes, New York | Van Schaick Island School Cohoes, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #500 of 1,079 | #1413 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2294 of 16,910 | #25531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 607 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 42% |
| city | Cohoes | Cohoes |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cohoes High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 49.5).
- •Cohoes High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Cohoes High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Cohoes High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 78.2%).
- •Van Schaick Island School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.7).
- •Cohoes High School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 124.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cohoes High School better than Van Schaick Island School?
On the Success Index (US), Cohoes High School ranks higher (74.2 vs 49.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cohoes High School and Van Schaick Island School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Cohoes and Cohoes in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cohoes High School: 607. Van Schaick Island School: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cohoes High School and Van Schaick Island School rank in New York?
Cohoes High School is 500th of 1,079 and Van Schaick Island School is 1413th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).