Serving 1,363 students in grades 9-12, Niskayuna 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 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,363 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 95% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Niskayuna 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 Niskayuna High School is 0.56, 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?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Niskayuna High School?
The graduation rate of Niskayuna High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Niskayuna High School?
1,363 students attend Niskayuna High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Niskayuna High School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Niskayuna High School?
Niskayuna High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Niskayuna High School offer ?
Niskayuna High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Niskayuna High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,363 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 95% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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