Serving 808 students in grades 9-12, Albany High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
808 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
88%
36%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
34%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(16-17)82%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Albany High School?
The graduation rate of Albany High School is 82%, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 82%.
How many students attend Albany High School?
808 students attend Albany High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Albany High School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Albany High School?
Albany High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Albany High School offer ?
Albany High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Albany High School part of?
Albany High School is part of Dougherty County School District.
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