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Rensselaer High School

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Rensselaer High School is located at 555 Broadway Rensselaer, NY and serves grades 9-12. This School community is very active working with all children to provide a foundation for students to reach their maximum potential through comprehensive, exact standards to opportunities to allow children to be independent thinkers, problem solvers, and responsible citizens. There are several educational programs that are being used with the goal of encouraging the growth and development of every student’s personal interests and capabilities. The goal is to provide students all the tools necessary to excel academically, physically, socially, emotionally, and culturally so they can attain success in all they endeavor.

Families arriving to the area with school age children will be pleased to hear that the school offers an idea learning environment with small class sizes, positive community support, individual attention, and encouragement which help all students and staff members strive for excellence. The staffs of teachers and other officials work closely with parents and the entire community to provide the best education possible for students.

Coordinator works closely with administration, grade levels, and departments to ensure that curriculum is continually being reviewed, evaluated, and adjusted to meet the needs of students. Additionally, staff analyzes state and local test results as a means of changing curriculum and instruction. Technology integration and activities that provide opportunities for problem solving, students at every grade level gradually become accountable for their own learning.


Overview

Rensselaer High School

Rensselaer City School District

555 Broadway
Rensselaer, NY 12144

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Urban Fringe of a Mid-Size City (Suburb: Large)

518-436-8561 (Phone)

Serving Grades: 9-12

Principal: Dr. Michael Dawkins

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Student Enrollment Information

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124875660

Additional Student Information

Total Students
327
Attendance Rate
93%
Suspensions
41
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
12.6
Free Lunch
97
Reduced Lunch
39
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
1
Other Full Time Professional Staff
4
Full Time Teachers
29
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
3
Other Part Time Professional Staff
0

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:High School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Graduation Rate
All Students
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Subject:High School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 
Earth Science
2006
61
 
65.6%
English
2006
56
 
78.6%
Global Hist & Geography
2006
97
 
62.9%
Living Environment
2006
96
 
69.8%
Math A
2006
84
 
71.4%
Math B
2006
27
 
88.9%
Chemistry
2006
22
 
100.0%
Spanish
2006
23
 
91.3%
US History and Govt
2006
50
 
86.0%

Graduation Information

Group
High School Graduate
Regents Diplomas
Advanced Regents Diplomas
IEP / Local Certificates
Year
All Students
55
34 (61%)
19 (34%)
4
2006
General Education
50
34 (68%)
19 (38%)
0
2006
Students With Disabilities
5
0 (0%)
0 (0%)
4
2006
All Students
54
36 (66%)
29 (53%)
3
2005
General Education
48
35 (72%)
29 (60%)
0
2005
Students With Disabilities
6
1 (16%)
0 (0%)
3
2005
All Students
48
25 (52%)
0 (0%)
4
2004
General Education
38
24 (63%)
0 (0%)
0
2004
Students With Disabilities
10
1 (1%)
0 (0%)
4
2004
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges In New York State8 (14%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 4 year colleges Outside of New York State2 (03%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges In New York State36 (65%)
Number of high school students planning to attend 2 year colleges Outside of New York State0 (0%)
Number of high school students planning to attend Post Secondary institutions In New York State0 (0%)
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 Military1 (01%)
Number of high school graduates who plan to pursue employment7 (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.0 (0%)
Number of high school graduates whose plans do not fit the above categories or are unknown.1 (01%)

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