Guilderland High School

Guilderland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8 SCHOOL Rd,  Guilderland Center, NY
Guilderland Central School District
3.8
3.0
1,476 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Thomas Lutsic
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
96%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
94%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
96%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
130
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
650
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
89.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
253:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.6%
White
70.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.2%
Hispanic
6.1%
Black
5.1%
Two or more races
3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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.
Binghamton University, SUNY 250 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 212 Students
Boston University 172 Students
New York University 159 Students
Stony Brook University 154 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 154 Students
Siena University 134 Students
Northeastern University 131 Students
Syracuse University 119 Students
Cornell University 115 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 157 Students
Biology 153 Students
Psychology 103 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 85 Students
Computer Science 78 Students
Finance 62 Students
Nursing 57 Students
Political Science and Government 55 Students
Pre-Law Studies 53 Students
Marketing 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 263 Reviews
3.0 Junior
4/5/2025
Guilderland High School has both parts of the system that excel, and other parts which fall short. I think the educational opportunities given to students is great, between the regents, honors, college, and AP level classes, there's something for everyone. One part which isn't great about the school is the constant hallway violence between pupils.
4.0 Senior
8/16/2024
I've enjoyed my academic career at GHS. There are definitely some things I think the school can be improved on, but I'd like to consider myself lucky to go to a school like this.
5.0 Senior
8/13/2024
Guilderland High School is very welcoming and the teachers help you adjust to the environment there. You have many options for clubs or any extracurricular activities you want to join. Personally, I love the academically challenging environment of the school where students are urged to perform better and are assisted in the same.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/3/2022
Top-notch school. Updated curriculums moving away from older books in many classes. Great course selection and college credit opportunities. Many clubs. Too much emphasis on athletics, we wish more of those funds were spent on academics and academic oriented programs like robotics and technical clas...
1.0 parent
12/2/2021
They don't do anything about bullying whatsoever, they even lied about having mental health as an excuse. The staff and kids spread rumors about my child, her friends were hate crimed repeatedly. This school looks like a dream but in reality its an ugly lie. If you value your child's mental health,...
5.0 student
5/14/2014
This school is absolutely fantastic if you hate doing work, but would still like to graduate with a regents degree. The key to your success is to simply not attend class and do as little work as possible during your freshman year. Provided your record looks bad enough, you'll be asked to join the FO...
1.0 student
2/16/2014
This school was horrible. Most of the teachers who taught AP classes did not prepare students well for the AP tests. Too many students did drugs. Also, taking core classes was an excuse for being lazy. Core students have plenty of time to study, but they don't. Honors/AP students were arrogant, and...

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Guilderland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Guilderland Center, NY, in the Guilderland neighborhood, and is served by the Guilderland Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,476 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 96% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 95% are proficient in reading. Guilderland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 29. Discover additional schools in the area, like Christian Brothers Academy, Helderberg Christian School, Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls, and more. Learn more about what Guilderland Center has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Guilderland High School.

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