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Schenectady City Schools

Schenectady City School District is located at 108 Education Drive Schenectady, NY Serving grades PK-12. The Schenectady City School District is an urban school system serving over 10,000 students in grades Pre-K through twelve. The district includes more than 900 teachers in twelve - soon to be fifteen elementary schools, an early childhood education center, three middle schools, one high school, a career center and an adult education center.

The School District staff remains devoted to supporting each student in academic, social, and moral growth to promote a lifelong commitment to learning and to encourage responsible contributions to society. You can expect high standards of supportive families, conscientious learners, committed staff, and an involved community will maximize potential for student success. Parents will be awed by the level of professionalism established by the teachers, staff, and administrators.

One of the greatest strengths of the Schenectady School District is the rich diversity among the student body. Schenectady is comprised of a population of students who speak more than 27 different languages including Spanish, Pashto and Farsi.
For parent's seeking choices in elementary public education, the Schenectady City School District's four magnet schools offer a strong academic curriculum integrated with a specific theme. Within this approach, students develop strong fundamental academic skills, participate in a variety of enrichment programs, and develop an appreciation for diversity that will enable them to be successful in a global society.

Schenectady City School District Information

Schenectady City School District

108 Education Drive

Schenectady, NY 12303

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Schenectady County, New York

518-370-8100

Serving grades PK-12

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Students: 9371

Student / Teacher Ratio: 13.8

Schools in this District: 15

Student Enrollment Information

Pre-K Kindergarten
(Full Day)
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
123 737 757 690 641 647 687 767 780 728 1025 705 569 515
Total Students:
9371
Attendance Rate:
91%
Suspensions:
1776
Year Statistics Compiled:
2005
District teacher data and statistics
Superintendent:Eric Ely
 Full TimePart Time
Principals190
Assistant Principals40
Teachers68822
Other Professional Staff11424
*Staff data was compiled in 2006
District Administrative Salaries
Title
Salary
Benefits
Other
Total Compensation
Superintendent Of Schools
$128,000
$21,372
$2,700
$152,072
Assistant Superintendent
$109,000
$20,316
$2,000
$131,316
Assistant Superintendent
$109,000
$20,316
$2,000
$131,316
Assistant Supt. - Business
$109,000
$20,316
$2,000
$131,316
High School Principal
$104,582
$0
$0
$104,582
Note: Data from the 2004-05 school year. It is a requirement that districts report the salaries of the superintendent; the deputy, assistant or associate superintendents; and other administrators or supervisors paid in excess of $113,000.

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:Elementary / Middle School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
Yes
2006
Limited English Proficient
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Science
All Students
Yes
2006
Subject:High School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
No
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
No
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
No
2006
Subject:High School Graduation Rate
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
Black Or African American
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
No
2006
Asian Or Pacific Islander
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
No
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 
Earth Science
2006
216
63.9%
English
2006
511
85.1%
French
2006
31
90.3%
Global Hist & Geography
2006
637
44.7%
Living Environment
2006
618
64.9%
Math A
2006
605
76.4%
Math B
2006
216
39.8%
Chemistry
2006
238
50.0%
Physics
2006
65
64.6%
Spanish
2006
112
95.5%
US History and Govt
2006
599
68.9%

Graduation Info

Group
High School Graduate
Regents Diplomas
Advanced Regents Diplomas
IEP / Local Certificates
Year
All Students
378
237 (62%)
71 (18%)
18
2006
All Students
345
200 (57%)
62 (17%)
19
2005
All Students
328
163 (49%)
0 (0%)
22
2004
General Education
349
235 (67%)
71 (20%)
0
2006
General Education
312
192 (61%)
62 (19%)
0
2005
General Education
297
159 (53%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Students With Disabilities
29
2 (06%)
0 (0%)
18
2006
Students With Disabilities
33
8 (24%)
0 (0%)
19
2005
Students With Disabilities
31
4 (12%)
0 (0%)
22
2004

Student Post-Graduation Plans

Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges In New York State
125 (33%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges Outside of New York State
31 (08%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges In New York State
174 (46%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges Outside of New York State
0 (0%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions In New York State
2 (00%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions Outside of New York State
0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to enroll in the Military
4 (01%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to pursue employment
41 (01%)
Number of high school graduates with disabilities who plan to attend vocational rehabilitation programs.
0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates with a known plan not specified above.
1 (00%)
Number of high school graduates whose plans do not fit the above categories or are unknown.
0 (0%)
2005/06 District Expenditure & Revenue Information
  • Unreserved Fund Balance:
    4,091,810
  • State AID Revenue:
    63,421,660
  • Star Revenue:
    11,094,676
  • Total State Revenue (State Aid + Star):
    74,516,336
  • Local Revenue:
    44,886,442
  • Federal Revenue:
    16,022,136
  • Total Revenue (state + local + federal revenues):
    135,424,914
  • Central Administration:
    1,054,428
  • Board of Education:
    389,162
  • Teacher Salaries:
    45,858,428
  • Pupil Personnel Services Instructional Salaries:
    1,070,752
  • Curriculum Development and Support Instructional Salaries:
    2,908,896
  • Boces Instructional Expenditures:
    8,214,189
  • Tuition Paid to other districts (excluding special act districts):
    5,302,264
  • Tuition Not Included in Tuition Above:
    0
  • Other Instructional Salaries:
    9,713,623
  • Other Instructional Expenses:
    13,657,733
  • Community Service:
    0
  • Operations and Maintenance:
    7,241,072
  • Teacher Retirement:
    3,333,886
  • Health:
    10,054,375
  • Other Employee Benefits:
    8,995,375
  • Other Undistributed:
    2,270,332
  • Other:
    404,792
  • SubTotal (total exp minus debt service expenditures (principal & interest) and transportation):
    120,469,307
  • Transportation:
    6,329,606
  • Debt Service-Principle:
    3,889,009
  • Debt Service-Interest:
    2,584,715
  • Total Expenditure:
    133,272,637
  • Duplicated Combined Adjusted Average Daily Membership:
    10,215
  • Revenue Per Pupil:
    13,257
  • Expenditure Per Pupil:
    13,047
  • Actual Value Per Total Wealth Unit (Property Wealth Per Pupil):
    130,098
  • Income Per Total Wealth Pupil Unit:
    64,862
  • Combined Wealth Ratio:
    0.46
  • IE 1 (Instructional Expenditures Excluding Fringe Benefits) as Percent of Total Expenditures:
    65.07%
  • Percent that fringe (employee) benefits for the instructional program are of total expenditures:
    15.37%
  • Instructional Expenditures (Including Fringe Benefits) as a percent of total expenditures:
    80.44%
  • Instructional Expense as a percent of Adjusted Total Expense:
    88.48%
  • Local Revenue Effort Rate (Local Revenues Divided by Property Value):
    26.25

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Schenectady City School District, Schenectady County, New York