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Amsterdam High School

About

Amsterdam High School is located at 140 Saratoga Avenue Amsterdam, NY and provides education for grades 9-12. This New York public school is governed by the Amsterdam City School District in Montgomery County. "The mission of the Amsterdam High School as a center of learning with a diversified population is to ensure that students become good citizens. This is accomplished by providing strong academic programs in a safe environment that is supported by all stakeholders."

Students achieving Regents diplomas have dramatically increased as well as the number attending two and four year colleges. Amsterdam High School has a dedicated faculty who provide a very comprehensive program including sequences in almost every possible area. The faculty has done an excellent job in assisting our students to meet the demands of the New York State Learning Standards. They were an all Regents High School long before these mandates were introduced.

Amsterdam High School graduates attend some of the finest colleges in the nation, including, for example, Columbia University, Cornell, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Bard, Brown University, Dartmouth, Vassar and the University at Albany. Along with this, the teachers and staff are committed to professionalism while creating an educational atmosphere that listens to students with values that offer communication and support.


Overview

Amsterdam High School

Amsterdam City School District

140 Saratoga Avenue
Amsterdam, NY 12010

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Small Town (Rural: Fringe)

518-843-4932 (Phone)

Serving Grades: 9-12

Principal: Gavin Murdoch

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Student Enrollment Information

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352345299223

Additional Student Information

Total Students
1,219
Attendance Rate
88%
Suspensions
123
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
14.5
Free Lunch
200
Reduced Lunch
42
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
2
Other Full Time Professional Staff
7
Full Time Teachers
85
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
0
Other Part Time Professional Staff
0

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:High School English Language Arts
All Students
No
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
No
2006
White
No
2006
Students With Disabilities
No
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
No
2006
Subject:High School Graduation Rate
All Students
Yes
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Math
All Students
No
2006
Hispanic Or Latino
No
2006
White
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
No
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
No
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 
Earth Science
2006
179
 
72.1%
English
2006
102
 
68.6%
Global Hist & Geography
2006
267
 
79.4%
Latin
2006
16
 
93.8%
Living Environment
2006
253
 
81.4%
Math A
2006
183
 
73.8%
Math B
2006
107
 
56.1%
Chemistry
2006
128
 
71.9%
Physics
2006
33
 
93.9%
Spanish
2006
94
 
96.8%
US History and Govt
2006
222
 
86.5%

Graduation Information

Group
High School Graduate
Regents Diplomas
Advanced Regents Diplomas
IEP / Local Certificates
Year
All Students
191
161 (84%)
57 (29%)
3
2006
General Education
177
156 (88%)
56 (31%)
0
2006
Students With Disabilities
14
5 (35%)
1 (07%)
3
2006
All Students
194
167 (86%)
80 (41%)
11
2005
General Education
178
161 (90%)
79 (44%)
0
2005
Students With Disabilities
16
6 (37%)
1 (06%)
11
2005
All Students
289
218 (75%)
0 (0%)
10
2004
General Education
270
214 (79%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Students With Disabilities
19
4 (21%)
0 (0%)
10
2004
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges In New York State63 (32%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges Outside of New York State10 (05%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges In New York State100 (52%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges Outside of New York State1 (00%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions In New York State2 (01%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions Outside of New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to enroll in the Military6 (03%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to pursue employment8 (03%)
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%)

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2.07 miles
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