Amsterdam City School District

The Amsterdam City School District is located in Amsterdam, NY and includes 6 schools that serve 3,819 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Amsterdam City School District spends $11,459 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 68% on instruction, 29% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Amsterdam City School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Amsterdam City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Amsterdam City School District, 20% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Amsterdam City School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.