Shaker High School

Shaker High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
445 Watervliet Shaker Rd,  Latham, NY
North Colonie Central School District
4.1
5.0
1,996 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Richard Murphy
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
98%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
98%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
166
Full Time Teachers
166
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
650
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
30
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
91.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
335:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.4%
White
55.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
21.9%
Black
9.3%
Hispanic
6.5%
Two or more races
6%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#53 Best Public HS in New York
Source: Niche

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 235 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 234 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 202 Students
New York University 195 Students
Stony Brook University 180 Students
Siena College 172 Students
Cornell University 150 Students
Syracuse University 143 Students
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 137 Students
Northeastern University 136 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 190 Students
Business 183 Students
Computer Science 113 Students
Psychology 97 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 81 Students
Political Science and Government 64 Students
Finance 64 Students
Nursing 53 Students
Marketing 50 Students
Accounting 48 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 164 Reviews
3.0 Senior
10/24/2023
Shaker High School is a public school in Latham NY. This school's administration is extremely detached from the student body, with no plans of being involved with student well-being, or taking into consideration their decisions have effects to those who are effected. School neglects departments with reduced funding, like music.
5.0 Junior
9/17/2023
This is a pretty good school overall. They offer many classes wether AP or college classes that many other schools do not offer as well as all the clubs and diversity within the school.
5.0 Alum
7/10/2023
I attended Shaker high school approximately 30years ago. It was a great school back then. And I now have 3 of 4 of my children as Shaker High graduates! Great sports teams..great clubs. The opportunities that the kids are exposed to are amazing. Definitely one of The Best high schools in the area.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 other
11/6/2020
Great good and professional high school thanks
5.0 student
10/10/2019
Okay. Classes are going well, love my teachers, lunch is kinda lonely and I don't have many friends. The rotating 8 schedule is really stupid, confusing, and pointless, and the midmorning bagels are questionable. Sometimes they're nice and hot, and other times it's like biting into a rock. Hall moni...

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Shaker High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Latham, NY, in the Latham neighborhood, and is served by the North Colonie Central School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 1,996 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 98% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Shaker High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $422,567. Discover additional schools in the area, like St Ambrose School, Loudonville Christian School, KIPP Troy Prep High School, and more. Learn more about what Latham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shaker High School.

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