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About this school
Shaker High School is
a suburban public school
in Latham, New York that is part of North Colonie Central Schools.
It serves 2,109 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.7:1.
Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades 9 - 12
2,109 Students
154 Teachers
445 Watervliet Shaker RdContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
38%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Shaker High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 13, 2026
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Shaker High School
$7,981
raised using DonorsChoose
9
projects
funded
8
teachers
funded
13
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
Shaker High School has received support from
8 individuals from New York and
5 individuals out-of-state.
