South Colonie Central School District

The South Colonie Central School District is located in Albany, NY and includes 8 schools that serve 5,490 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The South Colonie Central School District spends $14,121 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 69% on instruction, 28% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The South Colonie Central School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The South Colonie Central School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the South Colonie Central School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The South Colonie Central School District serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.