For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 13,174 students in Albany County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Albany County, NY are Bethlehem Central Senior High School, Shaker High School and Clayton A Bouton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Albany County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Albany County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bethlehem Central Senior High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Albany County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethlehem Central Senior High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4921
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4921
Gr: 9-12 | 1,322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Shaker High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
445 Watervliet-shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-5511
Latham, NY 12110
(518) 785-5511
Gr: 9-12 | 2,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Clayton A Bouton High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
432 New Salem Rd
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-3314
Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-3314
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Guilderland High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8 School Rd
Guilderland Center, NY 12085
(518) 861-8591
Guilderland Center, NY 12085
(518) 861-8591
Gr: 9-12 | 1,476 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Cohoes High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Tiger Way
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-9100
Cohoes, NY 12047
(518) 237-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Colonie Central High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Raider Blvd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-1220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Albany High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,937 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Berne-knox-westerlo Junior-senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1738 Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-1482
Berne, NY 12023
(518) 872-1482
Gr: 7-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Ravena-coeymans-selkirk Senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2025 Rt 9w
Ravena, NY 12143
(518) 756-5200
Ravena, NY 12143
(518) 756-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19 Hackett Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Heatly School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
171 Hudson Ave
Troy, NY 12183
(518) 273-1422
Troy, NY 12183
(518) 273-1422
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Green Tech High Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
99 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-3400
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-3400
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Watervliet Junior-senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Hillside Dr
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3300
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 629-3300
Gr: 6-12 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga Boces
Special Education School
900 Watervliet-shaker Rd-ste 1
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 862-4901
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 862-4901
Gr: K-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept
Alternative School
555 So State St
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Albany County, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Albany County, NY include Bethlehem Central Senior High School, Shaker High School and Clayton A Bouton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Albany County?
16 public high schools are located in Albany County.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany County?
Albany County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Albany County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Albany County include: Guilderland High School vs. Bethlehem Central Senior High School, Bethlehem Central Senior High School vs. Guilderland High School, Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls vs. Green Tech High Charter School
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