Troy High School

Summary:

Troy High School is a public high school located in Troy, NY, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,153 students. It is part of the Troy City School District, which is ranked 650 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Troy High School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, graduation and dropout rates, and socioeconomic factors. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York high schools, with mixed performance on Regents exams and declining proficiency rates in recent years. Its four-year graduation rate of 84-85% is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate of 7-10% is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 60% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and this is reflected in the school's lower performance for these students compared to their peers.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Averill Park High School, Columbia High School, and Shaker High School generally outperform Troy High School on academic measures, with higher Regents proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. These nearby schools also serve a lower percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance. Troy High School's declining performance and significant achievement gaps for subgroups suggest that the school needs to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1950 Burdett Ave
       Troy, NY  12180-3792


(518) 328-5401

District: Troy City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
721st of 1,242 New York High Schools


Feeder schools for Troy High School:

Elementary:    Carroll Hill School
    Ps 14
    Ps 16
    Ps 18
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Middle:    Troy Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  1,153

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.0%
African American:
30.1%
Hispanic:
18.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.6% Help


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Compare Details Troy High School ranks worse than 58.1% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.3. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Troy 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 Student population at Troy High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42%), African American (30.1%), Hispanic (18.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Troy High School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Troy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Troy High School 721st of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Troy High School in the ranking list.)

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Troy City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Troy City School District 650th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Troy High School

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Rank History for all students at Troy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 45.29 642nd 935 31.3%
2006 54.38 542nd 986 45.0%
2007 47.00 659th 1002 34.2%
2008 55.84 545th 1027 46.9%
2009 42.88 708th 1086 34.8%
2010 43.45 719th 1117 35.6%
2011 44.34 714th 1165 38.7%
2012 44.83 723rd 1198 39.6%
2013 48.09 713th 1217 41.4%
2014 38.87 780th 1237 36.9%
2015 46.01 715th 1255 43.0%
2016 47.08 684th 1255 45.5%
2017 43.11 708th 1221 42.0%
2018 51.81 643rd 1210 46.9%
2019 54.43 627th 1207 48.1%
2021 76.23 78th 519 85.0%
2022 47.84 643rd 1190 46.0%
2023 41.80 715th 1228 41.8%
2024 43.30 721st 1242 41.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Troy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.16 97th 157 38.2%
2019 46.51 107th 165 35.2%
2023 22.08 230th 272 15.4%
2024 33.06 219th 306 28.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Troy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.86 121st 546 77.8%
2019 91.75 17th 565 97.0%
2022 48.41 209th 481 56.5%
2023 63.71 130th 583 77.7%
2024 48.92 278th 637 56.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Troy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.64 246th 1095 77.5%
2019 58.81 387th 1132 65.8%
2022 46.00 494th 1038 52.4%
2023 46.17 532nd 1130 52.9%
2024 40.76 626th 1144 45.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Troy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.59 592nd 1154 48.7%
2019 54.36 535th 1179 54.6%
2022 38.25 695th 1101 36.9%
2023 33.36 771st 1155 33.2%
2024 36.93 743rd 1170 36.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Troy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.46 46th 498 90.8%
2019 57.32 170th 493 65.5%
2022 49.39 156th 389 59.9%
2023 47.00 244th 531 54.0%
2024 57.56 168th 564 70.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Troy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.59 626th 1176 46.8%
2019 55.43 600th 1193 49.7%
2022 48.52 634th 1155 45.1%
2023 38.10 757th 1197 36.8%
2024 41.13 741st 1219 39.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Troy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.34 617th 1176 47.5%
2019 51.64 620th 1190 47.9%
2022 45.12 644th 1154 44.2%
2023 52.17 601st 1191 49.5%
2024 46.21 667th 1211 44.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Troy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.33 237th 679 65.1%
2019 61.05 228th 686 66.8%
2022 50.62 248th 593 58.2%
2023 42.55 345th 671 48.6%
2024 48.40 312th 690 54.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Troy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.60 327th 791 58.7%
2019 64.11 252nd 815 69.1%
2022 60.47 264th 760 65.3%
2023 50.54 371st 851 56.4%
2024 42.00 461st 865 46.7%
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Rank History for White students at Troy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.64 456th 765 40.4%
2019 48.11 454th 793 42.7%
2022 36.57 531st 738 28.0%
2023 38.17 524th 776 32.5%
2024 39.24 512th 781 34.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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by a parent
Saturday, November 19, 2011

Open Quote Troy has a diverse population and does an amazing job at educating all children. They continue to offer programs taylored to children's needs with many AP courses, 4 foriegn language offerings and an outstanding music department. While the scores for the schools do not currently reflect the outstanding education that can be received by committed students, Troy is diligently working toward the future to ensure that all the children will succeed to their fullest potential. If you have a student with a good
foundation at home they are sure to thrive in Troy schools. Many Troy students graduate with over 20 college credits because of the programs that are offered within the school through HVCC & RPI. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Troy High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1208 244 14 9 5 n/a n/a 0 1480
1990 1218 176 16 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1431
1991 1193 132 17 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1353
1992 1163 166 26 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1377
1993 1131 154 6 20 13 n/a n/a 0 1324
1994 1035 182 70 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1311
1995 966 175 30 25 3 n/a n/a 0 1199
1996 966 175 30 25 3 n/a n/a 0 1199
1997 1010 185 29 39 4 n/a n/a 0 1267
1998 970 213 29 50 4 n/a n/a 0 1266
1999 964 224 26 48 0 n/a n/a 0 1262
2000 943 209 25 66 2 n/a n/a 0 1245
2001 963 238 23 71 4 n/a n/a 0 1299
2002 1019 310 21 93 3 n/a n/a 0 1446
2003 1019 310 21 93 3 n/a n/a 0 1446
2004 1045 394 18 97 2 n/a n/a 0 1556
2005 943 343 13 93 1 n/a n/a 0 1393
2006 866 332 11 82 4 n/a n/a 0 1295
2007 901 407 11 105 2 n/a n/a 0 1426
2008 785 375 11 120 4 n/a n/a 2 1297
2009 759 391 12 135 6 n/a n/a 0 1303
2010 751 449 8 149 6 n/a n/a 0 1363
2011 702 457 11 154 4 0 0 0 1328
2012 655 448 15 146 0 0 4 0 1268
2013 634 458 13 136 0 0 11 0 1252
2014 608 429 18 134 4 0 28 0 1221
2015 599 414 17 157 4 0 35 0 1226
2016 600 427 21 161 3 0 45 0 1257
2017 605 418 18 181 4 2 56 0 1284
2018 608 442 19 178 3 4 61 0 1315
2019 583 416 16 184 5 5 70 0 1279
2020 555 333 18 175 4 3 64 0 1152
2021 516 328 16 176 5 5 77 0 1123
2022 487 356 10 172 3 5 69 0 1102
2023 484 347 12 213 2 4 90 1 1153

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 Troy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1480 104.0 14.2 n/a
1990 1431 101.3 14.1 n/a
1991 1353 99.9 13.5 n/a
1992 1377 92.6 14.8 n/a
1993 1324 85.9 15.4 n/a
1994 1311 82.1 16.0 21.7
1995 1199 83.0 14.4 18.7
1996 1199 83.0 14.4 18.7
1997 1267 87.9 14.4 20.4
1998 1266 90.0 14.1 24.3
1999 1262 88.0 14.3 23.2
2000 1245 90.0 13.8 19.5
2001 1299 94.0 13.8 26.9
2002 1446 93.0 15.5 35.1
2003 1446 93.0 15.5 35.1
2004 1556 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1393 92.4 15.1 38
2006 1295 95.0 13.6 50
2007 1426 99.8 14.3 46.5
2008 1297 101.4 12.8 48.8
2009 1303 101.1 12.9 53.9
2010 1363 87.4 15.5 57.9
2011 1328 88.3 15.0 50.5
2012 1268 79.9 15.8 54.7
2013 1252 77.9 16.0 51
2014 1221 74.9 16.2 n/a
2015 1226 73.0 16.7 63.4
2016 1257 79.0 15.9 65.4
2017 1284 77.6 16.5 70.4
2018 1315 79.2 16.5 68.3
2019 1279 75.8 16.8 71.5
2020 1152 101.5 11.3 67.3
2021 1123 94.8 11.8 61
2022 1102 93.1 11.8 58.2
2023 1153 97.9 11.7 63.6

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 Troy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1480 104.0 14.2 n/a
1990 1431 101.3 14.1 n/a
1991 1353 99.9 13.5 n/a
1992 1377 92.6 14.8 n/a
1993 1324 85.9 15.4 n/a
1994 1311 82.1 16.0 21.7
1995 1199 83.0 14.4 18.7
1996 1199 83.0 14.4 18.7
1997 1267 87.9 14.4 20.4
1998 1266 90.0 14.1 24.3
1999 1262 88.0 14.3 23.2
2000 1245 90.0 13.8 19.5
2001 1299 94.0 13.8 26.9
2002 1446 93.0 15.5 35.1
2003 1446 93.0 15.5 35.1
2004 1556 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1393 92.4 15.1 38
2006 1295 95.0 13.6 50
2007 1426 99.8 14.3 46.5
2008 1297 101.4 12.8 48.8
2009 1303 101.1 12.9 53.9
2010 1363 87.4 15.5 57.9
2011 1328 88.3 15.0 50.5
2012 1268 79.9 15.8 54.7
2013 1252 77.9 16.0 51
2014 1221 74.9 16.2 n/a
2015 1226 73.0 16.7 63.4
2016 1257 79.0 15.9 65.4
2017 1284 77.6 16.5 70.4
2018 1315 79.2 16.5 68.3
2019 1279 75.8 16.8 71.5
2020 1152 101.5 11.3 67.3
2021 1123 94.8 11.8 61
2022 1102 93.1 11.8 58.2
2023 1153 97.9 11.7 63.6

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

Troy High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.8%0.1%0.0%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.8%99.9%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201699.1%0.1%0.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.2%99.1%
201791.9%0.2%0.0%98.9%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.6%99.4%99.1%
201893.7%0.0%0.0%99.8%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201999.2%0.0%0.0%99.4%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.4%99.3%
202099.1%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Troy High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $265 (2.1%) $12,337 (97.9%) $12,602
2020 $365 (2.6%) $13,688 (97.4%) $14,053
2021 $778 (5.9%) $12,435 (94.1%) $13,213
2022 $2,179 (14.2%) $13,178 (85.8%) $15,357

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Troy High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 627th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 715th of 1228 High schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Troy High School)81.257.9
 23.3%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Troy City School District)81.761.9
 19.8%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Troy High School)55.368.7
 13.4%
   End of Course Chemistry (Troy City School District)55.368.7
 13.4%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Troy High School)93.179.3
 13.8%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Troy City School District)93.179.3
 13.8%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Troy High School)8972.3
 16.6%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Troy City School District)88.470.7
 17.6%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Troy High School)70.151.6
 18.5%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Troy City School District)7052.2
 17.8%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Troy High School)80.767.6
 13.1%
   End of Course Earth Science (Troy City School District)79.167.8
 11.3%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Troy High School)69.339.3
 30.1%
   End of Course Living Environment (Troy City School District)71.546
 25.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Troy High School)23.374.2
 50.9%
   End of Course Physics (Troy City School District)22.771.9
 49.2%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Troy High School)83.885.1
 1.3%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Troy City School District)83.883.6
 0.2%
   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 Students12791153
 9.9%
African American416347
 16.6%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian1612
 25%
Hispanic184213
 15.8%
Pacific Islander54
 20%
White583484
 17%
Two or More Races7090
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.5%63.6%
 8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Troy High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,153 students attended Troy High School.

Troy High School ranks 721st of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Troy High School are 42% White, 30% African American, 18% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Troy High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carroll Hill School
Elementary : Ps 14
Elementary : Ps 16
Elementary : Ps 18
Elementary : Ps 2
Middle : Troy Middle School


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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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