South Colonie Central School District

South Colonie Central School District
Location
United States
District information
GradesK-12
SuperintendentDavid J. Perry
SchoolsVeeder Elementary,
Saddlewood Elementary,
Forest Park Elementary,
Roessleville Elementary,
Shaker Road Elementary,
Sand Creek Middle,
Lisha Kill Middle,
Colonie Central High
Budget$102.2M[1]
NCES District ID3627210[2]
Students and staff
Students4,800+
Teachers380+
Staff500+ (incl. teachers)
Student–teacher ratio13:1
Athletic conferenceSuburban Council[3]
District mascotRaider
Colors    Garnet and Gold
Other information
Websitewww.southcolonieschools.org

South Colonie Central School District is a public school district located mostly in the Town of Colonie, New York. It has enrollment of 4,847 students in grades PreK–12 in 8 schools and a student to teacher ratio of 13:1. Its graduation rate is 91%.[4] The district, sandwiched between Albany and Schenectady, is primarily suburban. The area urbanized over the years, with rural land and farms very sparse within district boundaries. It is relatively unique amongst peer school districts because it sends all fifth and sixth graders to middle school.

  1. ^ "South Colonie residents approve budget by a vote of 1,019 to 297". Spotlightnews.com. 16 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for South Colonie Central School District". Nces.ed.gov.
  3. ^ "Suburban Council Members" (PDF). Section2athletics.org. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Explore South Colonie Central School District". Niche.com.