Serving 1,561 students in grades 9-12, Colonie Central High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,561 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 98% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Colonie Central 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 Colonie Central High School is 0.59, 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.
Colonie Central High School is ranked #317 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Colonie Central High School often compared to?
Colonie Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guilderland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
98% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colonie Central High School?
The graduation rate of Colonie Central High School is 92%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Colonie Central High School?
1,561 students attend Colonie Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Colonie Central High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonie Central High School?
Colonie Central High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Colonie Central High School offer ?
Colonie Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colonie Central High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,561 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 98% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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