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1445 the Plaza

Schenectady, NY 12308

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  Teachers

Teacher Credentials
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Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate7%5%
Teacher Experience
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Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Fewer than 3 years experience10%10%
Teacher Education Levels
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Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Master's degree and above14%33%
Average Class Size
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Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Grade 10 English2522
Grade 10 Math2421
Grade 10 Science2622
Grade 10 Social Studies2622
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White, not Hispanic40%51%
Black, not Hispanic35%19%
Hispanic or Latino13%21%
Asian/Pacific Islander11%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
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Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program49%44%
Limited English proficient2%7%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: NYSED, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate81%93%
Graduation Rate
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Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
All Students57%76%
Female61%79%
Male52%71%
Black or African American51%61%
Hispanic or Latino53%59%
White63%86%
Economically disadvantaged60%65%
Not economically disadvantaged54%80%
Students with disabilities43%56%
General-Education students59%79%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,412$16,387
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional75%70%
Student and staff support3%6%
Administration7%8%
Other expenditures14%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2008-2009 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Economics: Macro
  • Economics: Micro
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
  • Physics C: Mechanics
  • Psychology
  • U.S. History
  • World History
Source: The College Board®, 2008-2009

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2008-2009 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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