Rensselaer City School District

The Rensselaer City School District is located in Rensselaer, NY and includes 3 schools that serve 1,071 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Rensselaer City School District spends $13,928 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Rensselaer City School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer City School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.