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Shaker High School

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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 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 9 - 12

2,109 Students

154 Teachers

445 Watervliet Shaker Rd

Latham, NY 12110 View local requests

http://www.northcolonie.org/shakerhighschool

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Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Shaker High School Demographics

40%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

38%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Shaker High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Shaker High School

$4,049

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

donors

project for basic supplies

project for books

Shaker High School has received support from 7 individuals from New York and 4 individuals out-of-state.

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Shaker High School

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