Niskayuna High School

Niskayuna High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1626 Balltown Rd,  Schenectady, NY
Niskayuna Central School District
3.8
3.6
1,334 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. John Rickert
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
670
Verbal
660
Average ACT
31
Math
31
English
31
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
92.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
271:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.3%
White
64.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.8%
Hispanic
7.9%
Black
5.4%
Two or more races
4.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
Boston University 158 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 155 Students
Cornell University 130 Students
University at Buffalo, SUNY 113 Students
New York University 112 Students
Stony Brook University 105 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 104 Students
Northeastern University 101 Students
Syracuse University 96 Students
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 93 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 147 Students
Business 101 Students
Psychology 96 Students
Political Science and Government 62 Students
Computer Science 54 Students
Nursing 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Marketing 41 Students
Mechanical Engineering 39 Students
Engineering 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 217 Reviews
4.0 Junior
8/22/2025
I'd consider it a high school that is pretty good in terms of STEM subjects and exceptional in terms of the arts
4.0 Senior
3/7/2025
I have been a student at Niskayuna High School for four years now. I have participated in many school activities, such as sports, on the Niskayuna Boys Varsity Soccer team, and extracurricular clubs, such as the stock market club and Asian culture club. I have made many lifelong friends with whom I have grown extremely close.
4.0 Senior
11/27/2024
Almost all the teachers are very helpful and nice. The academics are outstanding and really prepare you for college. It really all depends of the classes you choose to take.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/7/2020
Excellent high school! My children are very different types of learners and all have had an excellent educational experience and found their passions at this high school. It’s getting better every year!
5.0 parent
2/17/2019
Great school with great academic, music, and sport program.
4.0 parent
6/22/2014
Nisky is a great school. I am not only a parent of three graduated children in recent years but I am a graduate as well. The standards here are higher than other schools HOWEVER my opinion of the administration has declined rapidly. My first issue (among many not addressed here) would be a principal...
1.0 parent
4/7/2014
I have been a parent in the Nisky district for 15 years, with my youngest now in HS. I can tell you that its a matter of time before this district - which is completely overrated - crashes. The Administration for a pristigious, upscale district is lost (to say the least) and without giving too much...

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Niskayuna High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Schenectady, NY, in the Niskayuna neighborhood, and is served by the Niskayuna Central School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,334 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 95% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Niskayuna 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 3.62, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $218,560. Discover additional schools in the area, like Schenectady High School, Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons School, Mekeel Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Schenectady has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Niskayuna High School.

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