New YorkSchoolsSHENENDEHOWA HIGH SCHOOL

SHENENDEHOWA HIGH SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 912
CLIFTON PARK, New York · SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students2,968
Student:Teacher13.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch22%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
2,968
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
22%-36.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

SHENENDEHOWA HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9–12 in CLIFTON PARK, New York. The school enrolls 2,968 students. It is part of the SHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Things to Consider

Very large student body
2,968 students — some students report feeling anonymous in very large high schools

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictSHENENDEHOWA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36091
CityCLIFTON PARK
ZIP12065
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362667003640

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment2,968
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino6.3%
Black / African American10.7%
Asian2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native76.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races4.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
6.3%
Black
10.7%
Asian
2.4%
Two+
4.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %22%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)