Albany City School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,119 students in Albany City School District. Albany City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
The top ranked public schools in Albany City School District are Albany High School, Montessori Magnet School and New Scotland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Albany City School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 54% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
| School District Name | Albany City School District |
| School District Website | http://www.albanyschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (518) 475-6010 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NY) |
| # of Schools | 17 Schools | 4,797 Schools |
| # of Students | 9,119 Students | 2,697,340 Students |
| # of Teachers | 703 Teachers | 204,832 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
Albany City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 64% has increased from 49% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #766 out of 787 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 52% |
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Graduation Rate | 64% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.71 |
| # of American Indian Students | 32 Students | 18,915 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 810 Students | 250,784 Students |
| % Asian Students | 9% | 9% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 1,625 Students | 726,968 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 18% | 27% |
| # of Black Students | 4,220 Students | 462,099 Students |
| % Black Students | 46% | 17% |
| # of White Students | 1,876 Students | 1,167,330 Students |
| % White Students | 21% | 43% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 15 Students | 6,859 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 541 Students | 64,385 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 51 | 51,929 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 732 | 192,603 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 679 | 196,765 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 723 | 197,986 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 733 | 200,330 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 724 | 201,696 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 726 | 202,891 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 682 | 199,155 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 706 | 197,065 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 645 | 198,053 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 724 | 218,199 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 639 | 211,573 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 574 | 194,547 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 614 | 193,423 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 167 | 41,125 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $27,378 in this school district is less than the state median of $36,800. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,655 is less than the state median of $35,944. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NY) |
| Total Revenue | $250 MM | $34 MM |
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| Spending | $261 MM | $33 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $27,378 | $36,800 |
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| Revenue / Student | $28,655 | $35,944 |
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Albany City School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Albany High School Math: 81% | Reading: 92%700 Washington AveRank:9/Top 20%10
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6200
Grades: 9-12 | 2,624 students
- Rank: #22.Montessori Magnet School Magnet School45 Tremont St
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50%10
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 475-6675
Grades: PK-5 | 330 students
- Rank: #33.New Scotland Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 44%385 New Scotland AveRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 475-6775
Grades: PK-5 | 501 students
- Rank: #44.Albany School Of Humanities Magnet School108 Whitehall Rd
Math: 30% | Reading: 33%Rank:2/Bottom 50%10
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6575
Grades: PK-6 | 504 students
- Rank: #5-65.-6.Eagle Point Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%1044 Western AveRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6825
Grades: PK-6 | 325 students
- Rank: #5-65.-6.41 N Allen St
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 475-6725
Grades: PK-5 | 377 students
- Rank: #77.William S Hackett Middle School Math: 23% | Reading: 33%45 Delaware AveRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6475
Grades: 6-8 | 676 students
- Rank: #88.Arbor Hill Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%1 Arbor DrRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 475-6625
Grades: PK-5 | 314 students
- Rank: #99.Delaware Community School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%43 Bertha StRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6750
Grades: PK-5 | 418 students
- Rank: #1010.Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology Magnet School94 Delaware Ave
Math: 16% | Reading: 24%Rank:1/Bottom 50%10
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6875
Grades: PK-6 | 437 students
- Rank: #1111.100 Elbel Ct
Albany, NY 12209
(518) 475-6425
Grades: 6-8 | 678 students
- Rank: #1212.Edmund J O'neal Middle School Of Excellence Math: 12% | Reading: 19%50 N Lark AveRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 475-6600
Grades: 6-8 | 473 students
- Rank: #13-1413.- 14.Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%676 Clinton AveRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6700
Grades: PK-5 | 278 students
- Rank: #13-1413.- 14.Sheridan Preparatory Academy Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%400 Sheridan AveRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6850
Grades: PK-5 | 380 students
- Rank: #1515.Giffen Memorial Elementary School Math: 8% | Reading: 8%274 S Pearl StRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 475-6650
Grades: PK-6 | 514 students
- Rank: #1616.North Albany Academy Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%570 N Pearl StRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Grades: PK-5 | 289 students
- Rank: #1717.Cap District Juvenile Secure Detention Alternative School838 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Grades: 8 | 1 student
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