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Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School

Public | 7-12 | 433 students

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3 stars

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Posted January 20, 2009

There is nothing like Rensseleaer. The teachers are fantastic, the students are pretty fair and the atmosphere is something that is comfortable. I feel that as a Senior Rensselaer is something I am proud to be from. In fact it is so superb that I myself wish to one day teach there
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
30%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
37%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
34%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
23%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Earth Science

All Students79%
Students with disabilities40%
General population81%

English

All Students80%
Students with disabilities47%
General population91%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students57%
Students with disabilities27%
General population63%

Integrated Algebra

All Students78%
Students with disabilities38%
General population87%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students77%
Students with disabilities56%
General population83%

Physics

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students97%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Students73%
Students with disabilities38%
General population82%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 79% 51%
Black 10% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 8%
Hispanic 5% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 46%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 1%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 76%N/A76%
Female 79%N/A79%
Male 72%N/A71%
White 74%N/A86%
Economically disadvantaged 72%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 80%N/A80%
Students with disabilities 75%N/A56%
General-Education students 76%N/A79%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 8%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 35%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 4%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Phone: (518) 436-8561

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