About the School
Schalmont High School is a public high school located in Rotterdam, New York, serving grades 9-12 as part of the Schalmont Central School District. The school educates approximately 572-600 students from Schenectady, Albany, and Montgomery counties. It shares a campus with Schalmont Middle School and is part of a district that includes Jefferson Elementary School, totaling around 1,900 students. The school emphasizes a positive learning environment that fosters emotional, intellectual, physical, and social growth. It offers a core curriculum aligned with New York State standards, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) for college credit, and various electives. Schalmont High School also provides extracurricular activities in athletics, arts, and music, encouraging community involvement. With a 92% four-year graduation rate, the school prepares students to become well-rounded individuals ready for future challenges.