For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 592 students in 12047, NY.
The top ranked public high school in 12047, NY is Cohoes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 12047 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 12047, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 12047 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cohoes High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12047, NY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cohoes High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Tiger Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-9100
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
12047, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Residential Opportunities Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
73 Congress St
Cohoes, NY 12047
Cohoes, NY 12047
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 12047, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in 12047, NY include Cohoes High School.
How many public high schools are located in 12047?
1 public high schools are located in 12047.
What is the racial composition of students in 12047?
12047 public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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