Serving 726 students in grades 6-12, Mechanicville Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mechanicville Junior/senior High School's student population of 726 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Mechanicville Junior/senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mechanicville Junior/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
#1947 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
89%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Mechanicville Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Mechanicville Junior/senior High School is ranked #1947 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Mechanicville Junior/senior High School often compared to?
Mechanicville Junior/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schuylerville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mechanicville Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mechanicville Junior/senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mechanicville Junior/senior High School?
726 students attend Mechanicville Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mechanicville Junior/senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mechanicville Junior/senior High School?
Mechanicville Junior/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 Mechanicville Junior/senior High School offer ?
Mechanicville Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mechanicville Junior/senior High School part of?
Mechanicville Junior/senior High School is part of Mechanicville City School District.
School Reviews
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This shool district is dedicated to everything but students.It is a great community to live in but it needs to clean house and get back to the school system it use to have.
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