Shenendehowa High School
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Shenendehowa High School is a public high school
located in Clifton Park, New York
, part of New York's Capital Region. It is part of the Shenendehowa Central School District
and serves the district's 9th through 12th graders. Students are divided between two buildings (East and West) by their grade level. Both buildings are located on the district's main campus off of NY 146
. The recently expanded East building houses 10th through 12th graders, while the West building houses only 9th graders. It is the largest public school district in a suburban area in New York State.
The original high school was built in the early 1950s.
The National Merit Scholarship Program
recognizes high school seniors for high academic achievement. Recent Shenendehowa High School National Merit Scholar recognition numbers are presented in the table below.
About 90% of Shenendehowa High School students went on to attend 4-year (60%) or 2-year colleges (30%) from 2005 to 2008.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located in Clifton Park, New York
Clifton Park, New York
Clifton Park is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the 2009 population estimate for Clifton Park was 36,469. The name is derived from an early land patent...
, part of New York's Capital Region. It is part of the Shenendehowa Central School District
Shenendehowa Central School District
The Shenendehowa Central School District is a public school district located in New York's Capital Region. The district's main campus is located off NY 146 in Clifton Park, and is home to eight of the districts 12 schools, in five buildings. The remaining four schools are so called "neighborhood...
and serves the district's 9th through 12th graders. Students are divided between two buildings (East and West) by their grade level. Both buildings are located on the district's main campus off of NY 146
New York State Route 146
New York State Route 146 is a state highway in the Capital District of New York in the United States. It extends for from Gallupville at NY 443 to near Mechanicville at U.S. Route 4 and NY 32. NY 146 is a major thoroughfare in the city of Schenectady, just outside of...
. The recently expanded East building houses 10th through 12th graders, while the West building houses only 9th graders. It is the largest public school district in a suburban area in New York State.
The original high school was built in the early 1950s.
Academic achievement
The school offers Advanced Placement (AP) classes.The National Merit Scholarship Program
National Merit Scholarship Program
The National Merit Scholarship Program is a United States academic scholarship competition for recognition and college scholarships administered by National Merit Scholarship Corporation , a privately funded, not-for-profit organization. The program began in 1955...
recognizes high school seniors for high academic achievement. Recent Shenendehowa High School National Merit Scholar recognition numbers are presented in the table below.
| National Merit | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finalists | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 1 |
| Semifinalists | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
| Commended | 14 | 23 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 12 |
About 90% of Shenendehowa High School students went on to attend 4-year (60%) or 2-year colleges (30%) from 2005 to 2008.
Sports
Shen has won 4 national Championships in 2 sports. They won the 1993 and 1994 National Championship for Class AA girls crosscountry. They also won 5 Class AA Soccer National Championships, one on the Woman's Varsity Team in 2004 and two in Mens in 1991 and 1992. Miles Joseph was on these teams. Their football team is also sponsored by Under Armour.Notable alumni
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