Shaker High School

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Shaker High School
Address
Shaker High School
445 Watervliet-Shaker Road

Latham
,
(Albany County)
,
New York
12110

United States
Coordinates 42°44′09″N73°44′51″W / 42.7357°N 73.7476°W / 42.7357; -73.7476
Information
School type Public school (government funded), high school
MottoTerras Irradiemus
(Let us light the Earth)
Founded1958
School district North Colonie Central Schools
NCES District ID 3621000 [1]
SuperintendentKathleen Skeals
CEEB code 333388
NCES School ID 362100002985 [2]
PrincipalMarcus Puccioni
Teaching staff162.75 (FTE) [2]
Grades 9 – 12 [2]
Gender Coeducational
Enrollment2,018 (2022-23) [2]
Student to teacher ratio12.40 [2]
LanguageEnglish
Color(s)  
Royal blue and white
Mascot Bison
Team nameBlue Bison
Website www.northcolonie.org/shaker-high-school/

Shaker High School is a public high school in Latham, Albany County, New York, United States, and is the only high school operated by the North Colonie Central School District.

Contents

It is part of the North Colonie Central Schools school district and is partly fed by Shaker Middle School.

History

Shaker High School was established in 1958, with its first class graduating in 1960. The school is named after the Shakers, a religious group that once inhabited the area.

Academics

The school offers a wide range of courses to students, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors courses, and career and technical education (CTE) programs. The AP courses cover a variety of subjects, such as English, mathematics, science, social studies, and world languages.

In addition to traditional academic courses, the school also offers CTE programs in areas such as engineering, culinary arts, computer science, and business. These programs allow students to explore career pathways and gain practical skills that can be applied in the real world.

In 2021, the school was ranked #21 in New York State by U.S. News & World Report. The school has also received recognition from the College Board as an AP Honor Roll school for its high percentage of students who receive a passing score on AP exams.

The school provides a range of resources, including academic counseling, peer tutoring, and study groups. The school also offers programs for students who need additional support, such as special education services, English as a second language (ESL) support, and academic intervention services.

Sports

There are 28 interscholastic sports at Shaker. [3] Shaker's "Blue Bison" sports teams include soccer, basketball, track, cross country, golf, ice hockey, wrestling, field hockey, lacrosse, swimming, diving, gymnastics, tennis, cheerleading, softball, volleyball, bowling, football, and baseball. Shaker also has several club teams, including Shaker Crew, the rowing team. [4]

The school is a member of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) and competes in Section 2 of the organization.

The school's athletic facilities include a gymnasium, a swimming pool, tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, and a track and field complex. The school also has an award-winning [5] strength and conditioning program to help athletes improve their physical fitness.

In addition to competitive sports, the school offers a range of physical education classes and intramural sports programs. These programs allow students to participate in non-competitive sports and physical activities in a fun and supportive environment.

Music

Shaker High School has several curricular band, orchestra, chorus, and wind ensembles. Shaker also has four extracurricular vocal performance groups, including Shaker Select and Resolving Suspenders. The school also has several select instrumental ensembles, including Pep Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Counterpoint Strings.

The school's music ensembles perform at various events throughout the year, including school concerts, community events, and regional competitions. The school has a strong tradition of excellence in music, [6] with many of its ensembles winning awards and accolades at regional and state competitions.

Clubs and Organizations

In addition to athletics, Shaker High School has a range of clubs and organizations for students to participate in. These clubs cover a wide range of interests, including community service, student government, journalism, business, drama, and STEM. The school also has a thriving History Bowl and a robotics team that compete at the national and international level.

Robotics

Shaker High School's robotics team, known as "Shaker Robotics" or "2791," is one of the school's most successful extracurricular programs. The team competes in the FIRST Robotics Competition, a worldwide competition that challenges students to design, build, and program robots to compete in a series of challenges.

Shaker Robotics has a long history of success in the competition, with multiple regional championships and numerous appearances at the world championship. The team has won numerous awards for its robot designs, programming, and teamwork. [7]

The success of Shaker Robotics can be attributed to the school's strong STEM curriculum, which emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and math. The school's robotics program is supported by a range of resources, including a state-of-the-art machine shop, advanced software and hardware, and experienced mentors and coaches.

Shaker Robotics also plays an important role in the community, working with local organizations and participating in outreach activities to promote STEM education and inspire young people to pursue careers in science and technology.

History Bowl

The school has multiple History Bowl teams, each consisting of 4-6 students. The teams have won multiple regional events and competed in the national championships in Washington, DC. One of the teams was the National Champion of the Spring 2022 National History Bowl Championship. [8]

Science Bowl

The school's Science Bowl team finished first in their regional competition in 2020, [9] earning trips to the national competition in Washington, DC.

Drama

The school puts on two annual theatrical shows, a fall play, and a spring musical. Both shows draw large crowds to the school auditorium and receive great remarks for students singing, dancing, and acting abilities.

Notable alumni

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  4. ↑ "Shaker Crew News" . Retrieved June 24, 2014.
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  6. ↑ "Music Education at North Colonie". North Colonie Central School District, Latham, NY. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
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  8. ↑ "SHS History Bowl Team awarded National Champions of lower bracket". North Colonie Central School District, Latham, NY. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  9. ↑ "Shaker High and Acadia Middle School win National Science Bowl regionals". NEWS10 ABC. 2020-03-09. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
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