Serving 541 students in grades 9-12, Schalmont High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schalmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Schalmont High School's student population of 541 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Schalmont High School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schalmont High School is 0.34, which is less 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
#210 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
9%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
81%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schalmont High School's ranking?
Schalmont High School is ranked #210 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Schalmont High School often compared to?
Schalmont High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mohonasen Senior High School, Niskayuna High School, Clayton A Bouton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Schalmont High School?
The graduation rate of Schalmont High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Schalmont High School?
541 students attend Schalmont High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Schalmont High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schalmont High School?
Schalmont High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Schalmont High School offer ?
Schalmont High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Schalmont High School part of?
Schalmont High School is part of Schalmont Central School District.
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