Serving 1,179 students in grades 9-12, Amsterdam High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (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 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Amsterdam High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amsterdam High School is 0.61, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% 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 Amsterdam High School?
The graduation rate of Amsterdam High School is 86%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Amsterdam High School?
1,179 students attend Amsterdam High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Amsterdam High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amsterdam High School?
Amsterdam High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Amsterdam High School offer ?
Amsterdam High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Amsterdam High School part of?
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