Best Public Schools in Guilderland Center, NY

Summary:

Guilderland Center, New York is home to a single high-performing public high school, Guilderland High School, which serves students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Guilderland Central School District. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in New York state, earning a 4-star rating from School Digger and boasting a 95.0% four-year graduation rate that is significantly higher than the state average.

Guilderland High School's student population is predominantly white (70.59%), with significant Asian (14.23%) and Hispanic (6.09%) representation. The school's financial commitment to education is evident in its high per-student spending of $17,390 and low student-teacher ratio of 11.6, both of which are better than the state averages. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 15.4% is slightly higher than the state average, it still falls within a reasonable range, and 22.85% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a moderate level of economic diversity.

Overall, Guilderland High School appears to be a high-performing, well-resourced school that is effectively serving its diverse student population and preparing them for success. The school's consistent academic achievements, strong financial investment, and positive student outcomes make it a standout choice for families in the Guilderland Center area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents Chemistry (2023)	Regents Algebra II (2023)	Regents English (2023)	Regents Geometry (2023)	Regents Earth Science (2023)	Regents Global History and Geography (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	Regents Physics (2023)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2023)	% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Algebra II End of Course	Regents English End of Course	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Guilderland High School	Public	9-12	8 School Rd	Guilderland Center	12085	Albany County	Guilderland Central School District	No	No	No	No	(518) 861-8591	1,462	126	11.6	22.8%	1,032 (70.6%)	75 (5.1%)	89 (6.1%)	208 (14.2%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	52 (3.6%)	76.8	195^th of 1228 public high schools	84.1%		76.2	187^th of 1190 public high schools	84.3%	8	77.0	85.8	79.5	92.9	72.9	86.8	88.1	83.2	100.0	95.6	94.3	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.9	99.9	99.2	99.7	$17,390	$733	$16,657

Cities Near Guilderland Center

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Schenectady	1.88 mi	32	573^rd
Altamont	2.98 mi	1	298^th
Guilderland	3.41 mi	2	187^th
Voorheesville	4.07 mi	3	89^th
Albany	5.58 mi	40	656^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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