Schenectady City School District

The Schenectady City School District is located in Schenectady, NY and includes 17 schools that serve 10,152 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Schenectady City School District spends $14,654 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 75% on instruction, 23% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Schenectady City School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NY state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Schenectady City School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 7% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Schenectady City School District, 18% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Schenectady City School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.