 According to U.S. News and World Report's Best High School Rankings in 2019, Niskayuna High School is ranked as #3 in Albany, NY Metro Area High Schools, #106 in New York State High Schools, and #1,254 in the country.There have over 500 graduates who have been named National Merit Semifinalists.In the 2015 – 2016 school year, 9 students were named Semifinalists, with 6 earning National Merit Scholarships.