Colonie Central High School

Colonie Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 RAIDER Blvd,  Albany, NY
South Colonie Central School District
3.5
3.6
1,558 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Christopher Robilotti
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
98%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
98%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
120
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
27
English
26
Reading
27
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
75.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
253:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
57.6%
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Economically disadvantaged
42.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
12.7%
Hispanic
12.4%
Black
10.2%
Two or more races
6.8%
Limited English proficient
4%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University at Albany, SUNY 232 Students
Siena University 153 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 113 Students
SUNY Hudson Valley Community College 105 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology 87 Students
Boston University 83 Students
Stony Brook University 75 Students
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 75 Students
New York University 73 Students
SUNY Oneonta 65 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 99 Students
Business 75 Students
Psychology 74 Students
Nursing 67 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Computer Science 35 Students
Mechanical Engineering 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Chemistry 26 Students
Elementary Education 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 244 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/4/2024
Colonie Central High School is a public high school in the town of Colonie, with the postal address of Albany, New York. In 2005 it had 2225 students and 132 classroom teachers. It is part of the South Colonie Central School District
4.0 Parent
1/8/2024
Most of staff are good and amazing except a couple of staff in offices are not sincere or not nice.
1.0 Senior
1/17/2023
It is very hard to get mental health services. There were many times where I felt unheard. Many times did I feel at danger in my surroundings. I was bullied all throughout my schooling and the administration did nothing.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/22/2024
Worst school ever the teacher are lazy. They don’t want to teach kids anymore.
5.0 parent
1/6/2023
Been here for several years. Great School district
5.0 parent
5/4/2021
Awesome school. Very unproblematic, staff is very supportive to the students.
4.0 other
5/27/2015
This school has strong academic and extracurricular activities for those who are interested in pursuing them.

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Colonie Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Albany, NY, in the Roessleville neighborhood, and is served by the South Colonie Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,558 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 98% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Colonie Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $296,055. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tech Valley High School, Christian Brothers Academy, Sand Creek Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Albany has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Colonie Central High School.

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