Scotia-Glenville High School is a public high school in Scotia, New York, United States. It is the only high school operated by the Scotia-Glenville Central School District. The school is located in a large suburb of the city of Schenectady, New York.
Serving 712 students in grades 9-12, Scotia-glenville Senior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scotia-glenville Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Scotia-glenville Senior High School's student population of 712 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Scotia-glenville Senior 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 Scotia-glenville Senior High School is 0.21, 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
#168 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
89%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)87%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
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 Scotia-glenville Senior High School's ranking?
Scotia-glenville Senior High School is ranked #168 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Scotia-glenville Senior High School often compared to?
Scotia-glenville Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Niskayuna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scotia-glenville Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Scotia-glenville Senior High School is 87%, which is equal to the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Scotia-glenville Senior High School?
712 students attend Scotia-glenville Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Scotia-glenville Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scotia-glenville Senior High School?
Scotia-glenville Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Scotia-glenville Senior High School offer ?
Scotia-glenville Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Scotia-glenville Senior High School part of?
Scotia-glenville Senior High School is part of Scotia-Glenville Central School District.
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