Cohoes High School vs. Albany High School
Should you attend Cohoes High School or Albany High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cohoes High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Albany High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 607 students in grades 9-12, Cohoes High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,937 students in grades 9-12, Albany High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
607 students
2,937 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
194 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#1235 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85-89%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
71%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
186
771
Grade 10 Students
170
703
Grade 11 Students
129
689
Grade 12 Students
110
701
Ungraded Students
12
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
13%
% Hispanic
13%
25%
% Black
13%
41%
% White
63%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%