For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 543 students in 12144, NY.
The top ranked public high school in 12144, NY is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 12144 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 12144, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 12144 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rensselaer Junior/senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 12144, NY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rensselaer Junior/senior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8561
Grades: 6-12
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nurses Middle College Charter High School-capital Region
Charter School
199 Washington Ave
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 918-4705
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 918-4705
Grades: 9
| 65 students
12144, New York 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New York State Office Of Children And Family Servi (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Capital View Office Park
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 473-7793
Grades: 5-12
| 441 students
Nys Office Of Children & Family Serv (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
52 Washington St/cap Vw Off Pk
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
25 Van Rensselaer Dr
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Rensselaer, NY 12144
(518) 436-8565
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 12144, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in 12144, NY include Rensselaer Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 12144?
2 public high schools are located in 12144.
What is the racial composition of students in 12144?
12144 public high schools minority enrollment is 59% 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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