Rensselaer City School District

The Rensselaer City School District in New York serves students from two schools: Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School. Based on the available data, neither school appears to be a standout performer, as both institutions struggle with low academic proficiency rates, high dropout levels, and socioeconomic challenges.

Academically, both Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School and Van Rensselaer Elementary School have proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math that fall well below the state averages, ranging from 16.67% to 39.71% of students meeting or exceeding standards. The district-wide performance mirrors these low scores, indicating a systemic issue in providing quality education to students. Additionally, the high school's graduation rate of 81.4% and dropout rate of 15.7% are both concerning and suggest the need for improved student support and retention efforts.

Demographic and socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the schools' challenges. Both institutions serve a diverse student population, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.52% at the high school to 70.18% at the elementary school. This suggests that the Rensselaer City School District faces significant socioeconomic hurdles that may be contributing to the low academic performance and high dropout rates observed across the district.