Serving 592 students in grades 9-12, Cohoes High School ranks in the top 5% 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 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (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 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 592 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Cohoes 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 Cohoes High School is 0.52, 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cohoes High School?
The graduation rate of Cohoes High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cohoes High School?
592 students attend Cohoes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cohoes High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cohoes High School?
Cohoes High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cohoes High School offer ?
Cohoes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cohoes High School part of?
This school has a fight every other day and the amount of teachers that either mistreat the students or have blatant dislike for the students is very high
- Posted by Student/Alumni - baile
27/22/2013
Could you tell me the requirements if my childs address is cohoes but the school district is north colonie how would that affect the child with going to cohoes high school? Would there be a tuition cost and how much? this would be a 10th grade student. thank you
- Posted by Parent - mebur
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 592 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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