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SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

New York · Public School District
15
Schools
8,879
Students
$27,153
Per-Pupil Spend
+89% nat'l
65.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+13pp vs nat'l
63.0%
Graduation Rate
-23.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in New York serving 8,879 students across 15 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 63.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $27,153 is above average for a US public school district. 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 35/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08658
MONT PLEASANT MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08671
ONEIDA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08616
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SCHENECTADY HIGH SCHOOL09–122,743
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,153+89% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
21%
State
58.9%
Local (property tax)
21.2%
Federal
19.9%

State funding accounts for 59% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
8,879
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate63.0%
Opportunity Score35/100
StateNew York →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $27,153 per pupil — 89% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 63.0%, graduation is 23.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
65% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 35/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 15 public schools, serving a total of 8,879 students.
What is the graduation rate for SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 63.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $27,153 per pupil — 89% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
65% of students in SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT is 35/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.