Albany High School is located in Albany, Louisiana, United States. Albany High School is a part of the Livingston Parish Public Schools system and serves grades 9 through 12. The school has around 600 students. The principal is Sammie Lacara. The school mascot is the Hornet and the school colors are Maroon and White.
Serving 604 students in grades 9-12, Albany High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Albany High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Albany High School's student population of 604 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Colors
White, Maroon
School Rankings
Albany High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albany High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#167 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
11%
41%
White
77%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornet
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albany High School's ranking?
Albany High School is ranked #167 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Albany High School often compared to?
Albany High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield High School, Doyle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Albany High School?
The graduation rate of Albany High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Albany High School?
604 students attend Albany High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Albany High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 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 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Albany High School offer ?
Albany High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Albany High School part of?
Albany High School is part of Livingston Parish School District.
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