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Shaker High School

Summary:

Shaker High School is a public high school located in Latham, NY, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,018 students. It is part of the North Colonie Central School District, which is ranked 219 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shaker High School consistently performs well academically, with high proficiency rates on Regents/Common Core exams, ranging from 89.81% in Regents/Global History and Geography to 94.78% in Regents/Common Core Algebra II. These proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages. The school also has a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.3% to 93.8% over the past few years, and low dropout rates between 1.3% and 10.0%. While Shaker High School has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, ranging from 21.3% to 37.8%, these rates are still lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School, Waterford-Halfmoon Junior-Senior High School, and Albany High School, Shaker High School outperforms them in academic performance, graduation rates, and other key metrics. This high-performing school has a relatively high spending per student, ranging from $12,558 to $14,957 over the past few years, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 12 to 12.3. However, the school faces some challenges in supporting its English Language Learner and low socioeconomic status student populations, which have lower rankings and proficiency rates compared to the school's overall performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 445 Watervliet-Shaker Rd
       Latham, NY  12110-4697

(518) 785-5511

District: North Colonie Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
222nd of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,957 Help


Feeder schools for Shaker High School:

Elementary:    Blue Creek School
    Boght Hills School
    Forts Ferry School
    Latham Ridge School
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Middle:    Shaker Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  2,018

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.6%
Asian:
21.9%
African American:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shaker High School ranks better than 82.1% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.59. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shaker High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.6%), Asian (21.9%), African American (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shaker High School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shaker High School is $14,957.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shaker High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shaker High School 222nd of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Shaker High School in the ranking list.)

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North Colonie Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Colonie Central School District 219th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shaker High School

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Rank History for all students at Shaker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 78.50 61st 1165 94.8%
2012 80.44 62nd 1198 94.8%
2013 81.25 65th 1217 94.7%
2014 79.36 61st 1237 95.1%
2015 82.33 42nd 1255 96.7%
2016 84.01 42nd 1255 96.7%
2017 82.53 77th 1221 93.7%
2018 81.04 63rd 1210 94.8%
2019 82.10 52nd 1207 95.7%
2021 78.41 57th 519 89.0%
2022 76.29 181st 1190 84.8%
2023 74.69 232nd 1228 81.1%
2024 75.59 222nd 1242 82.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shaker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.00 9th 165 94.5%
2022 75.57 35th 212 83.5%
2023 73.95 52nd 272 80.9%
2024 62.10 104th 306 66.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shaker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.83 37th 546 93.2%
2019 90.23 22nd 565 96.1%
2022 65.25 91st 481 81.1%
2023 28.32 469th 583 19.6%
2024 44.44 323rd 637 49.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shaker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.36 29th 1095 97.4%
2019 91.28 40th 1132 96.5%
2021 93.94 3rd 137 97.8%
2022 77.57 136th 1038 86.9%
2023 78.38 153rd 1130 86.5%
2024 78.10 171st 1144 85.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shaker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.29 60th 1154 94.8%
2019 80.23 68th 1179 94.2%
2022 67.52 246th 1101 77.7%
2023 61.14 375th 1155 67.5%
2024 59.73 407th 1170 65.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Shaker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.48 14th 498 97.2%
2023 61.04 114th 531 78.5%
2024 61.01 143rd 564 74.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Shaker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.10 46th 1176 96.1%
2019 81.98 55th 1193 95.4%
2022 74.15 223rd 1155 80.7%
2023 75.91 220th 1197 81.6%
2024 77.14 190th 1219 84.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Shaker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.40 103rd 1176 91.2%
2019 80.37 75th 1190 93.7%
2021 75.40 47th 354 86.7%
2022 76.61 160th 1154 86.1%
2023 74.76 221st 1191 81.4%
2024 76.66 189th 1211 84.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Shaker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.57 74th 426 82.6%
2019 73.49 89th 447 80.1%
2022 69.50 123rd 386 68.1%
2023 66.63 140th 424 67.0%
2024 64.51 151st 426 64.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Shaker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.47 18th 679 97.3%
2019 87.13 30th 686 95.6%
2022 74.32 104th 593 82.5%
2023 70.19 136th 671 79.7%
2024 76.57 103rd 690 85.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shaker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.17 104th 791 86.9%
2019 82.61 69th 815 91.5%
2022 60.38 266th 760 65.0%
2023 59.24 289th 851 66.0%
2024 56.53 324th 865 62.5%
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Rank History for White students at Shaker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.04 77th 765 89.9%
2019 75.96 67th 793 91.6%
2022 65.09 200th 738 72.9%
2023 63.24 233rd 776 70.0%
2024 68.19 185th 781 76.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Shaker High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 1644 151 178 60 2 n/a n/a 10 2045
2013 1619 152 190 64 1 4 18 0 2048
2014 1527 132 211 67 1 0 25 0 1963
2015 1480 136 242 68 1 0 38 0 1965
2016 1422 126 286 100 2 0 37 0 1973
2017 1362 126 313 104 4 5 42 0 1956
2018 1367 145 330 107 4 3 54 0 2010
2019 1362 162 329 112 5 1 53 0 2024
2020 1309 185 348 111 5 2 78 0 2038
2021 1247 180 364 119 5 2 94 0 2011
2022 1190 171 392 126 8 1 107 1 1996
2023 1123 188 442 131 9 1 121 3 2018

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shaker High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 2045 157.6 12.9 8.4
2013 2048 154.4 13.2 11.9
2014 1963 153.8 12.7 9.5
2015 1965 150.0 13.1 13.8
2016 1973 152.0 12.9 15.4
2017 1956 154.9 12.6 18.5
2018 2010 154.0 13.0 22.3
2019 2024 149.1 13.5 23.9
2020 2038 178.0 11.4 25.1
2021 2011 162.9 12.3 25.5
2022 1996 165.9 12.0 25.3
2023 2018 162.7 12.3 25.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shaker High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 2045 157.6 12.9 8.4
2013 2048 154.4 13.2 11.9
2014 1963 153.8 12.7 9.5
2015 1965 150.0 13.1 13.8
2016 1973 152.0 12.9 15.4
2017 1956 154.9 12.6 18.5
2018 2010 154.0 13.0 22.3
2019 2024 149.1 13.5 23.9
2020 2038 178.0 11.4 25.1
2021 2011 162.9 12.3 25.5
2022 1996 165.9 12.0 25.3
2023 2018 162.7 12.3 25.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.7%0.1%0.1%99.8%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.8%99.7%99.9%
201499.8%0.1%0.1%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201599.3%0.1%0.4%99.4%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.4%99.4%
201699.7%0.1%0.2%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201798.9%0.3%0.4%99.7%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.7%100.0%
201898.7%0.3%0.2%99.6%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.7%99.6%99.5%
201999.3%0.0%0.0%99.8%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.7%99.8%99.7%
202099.7%0.0%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%100.0%99.8%99.9%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shaker High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $190 (1.5%) $12,717 (98.5%) $12,908
2020 $143 (1.1%) $12,415 (98.9%) $12,558
2021 $192 (1.5%) $12,449 (98.5%) $12,641
2022 $513 (3.8%) $13,115 (96.2%) $13,628
2023 $394 (2.6%) $14,563 (97.4%) $14,957

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shaker High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 52nd of 1207 High schoolsRanks 232nd of 1228 High schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Shaker High School)93.378.1
 15.2%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (North Colonie Central School District)95.485.6
 9.8%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Shaker High School)9387.9
 5.1%
   End of Course Chemistry (North Colonie Central School District)9387.9
 5.1%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Shaker High School)99.491.2
 8.2%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (North Colonie Central School District)99.491.3
 8.1%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Shaker High School)98.492.4
 6%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (North Colonie Central School District)98.492.4
 6%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Shaker High School)9473
 21%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (North Colonie Central School District)94.173.6
 20.5%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Shaker High School)9685
 11%
   End of Course Earth Science (North Colonie Central School District)9790.5
 6.5%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Shaker High School)93.284.2
 8.9%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (North Colonie Central School District)9384.3
 8.7%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Shaker High School)94.480.2
 14.2%
   End of Course Living Environment (North Colonie Central School District)94.980.3
 14.6%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Shaker High School)94.291.9
 2.3%
   End of Course Physics (North Colonie Central School District)94.291.9
 2.3%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Shaker High School)93.683.9
 9.7%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (North Colonie Central School District)93.683.9
 9.7%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students20242018
 0.3%
African American162188
 16%
American Indian59
 80%
Asian329442
 34.3%
Hispanic112131
 17%
Pacific Islander11
White13621123
 17.5%
Two or More Races53121
 128.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.9%25.1%
 1.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shaker High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,018 students attended Shaker High School.

Shaker High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Blue Creek School
Elementary : Boght Hills School
Elementary : Forts Ferry School
Elementary : Latham Ridge School
Elementary : Loudonville School
Elementary : Southgate School
Middle : Shaker Middle School

Shaker High School ranks 222nd of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Shaker High School are 56% White, 22% Asian, 9% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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