Cohoes City School District

The Cohoes City School District in New York serves approximately 2,500 students across 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces challenges in student performance, with many schools underperforming compared to state averages, particularly in math and English Language Arts. However, there are also some bright spots, such as the strong performance of Van Schaick Island School in elementary grades and the high Regents exam pass rates at Cohoes Middle School.

Among the standout schools, Van Schaick Island School ranks 1,437 out of 2,445 New York elementary schools and has a 2-star rating, with particularly strong performance in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and Math. Cohoes Middle School also stands out, ranking 1,038 out of 1,504 New York middle schools and earning a 2-star rating, with 100% of students passing the Algebra I Regents exam and 96.55% passing the Living Environment Regents.

However, the district faces significant challenges, particularly at the high school level. Cohoes High School has a 84.3% four-year graduation rate, which is below the state average, as well as a high 4.9% dropout rate and a 34.1% chronic absenteeism rate. Additionally, proficiency rates on Regents and state assessments vary widely across grade levels and subjects, with some areas performing well below state averages. Addressing these performance gaps and supporting the needs of economically disadvantaged students, who make up a significant portion of the district's population, will be crucial for the Cohoes City School District to provide a high-quality education for all students.