Troy High School is a public high school located in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, U.S.A., and is the only high school operated by the Enlarged City School District of Troy, NY.
Serving 1,190 students in grades 9-12, Troy High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Troy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Troy High School's student population of 1,190 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Troy High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Troy High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
21%
30%
Black
29%
16%
White
39%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Flying Horses
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Troy High School's ranking?
Troy High School is ranked #379 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Troy High School often compared to?
Troy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia High School, Averill Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Troy High School?
The graduation rate of Troy High School is 89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Troy High School?
1,190 students attend Troy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Troy High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Troy High School?
Troy High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Troy High School offer ?
Troy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Troy High School part of?
Troy High School is part of Troy City School District.
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