Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
Tel:
(518)475-6700
- Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy serves 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy's student population of 278 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 278 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #4104 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 50% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 47% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 26% |
| Black | 52% | 17% |
| White | 9% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.39 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Albany City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy is Albany High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Hill Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Albany Albany High School Grades: 9-12 | 2529 students
0.4 miles
700 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518)475-6200 0.4 9-12 2529 - Albany Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 311 students
0.4 miles
116 N Lake Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518)694-8200 0.4 K-5 311 - Albany Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 317 students
0.4 miles
250 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518)694-4100 0.4 K-5 317 - Albany West Hill Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 178 students
0.4 miles
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518)475-6600 0.4 7-8 178 - Albany Henry Johnson Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 380 students
0.6 miles
30 Watervliet Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518)432-4300 0.6 K-4 380
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Your child’s education is not just his teacher’s responsibility. As a parent, you have the ability to supplement your child’s education at home and to help him succeed in school. Read on to learn some tips to help your child make the most of his education in 2020.
Childhood experiences shape who we become as adults, for good and bad. The new Surgeon General of California is pushing for childhood trauma screening in students in the hopes of resolving some of the issues that might later lead to the development of physical and mental health problems.
Millions of people struggle with mental health issues on a daily basis, but no one wants to think that these issues might affect children. As a parent, it is your responsibility to know what your child needs and to provide it. This includes identifying problem behaviors and seeking treatment when your child needs help.
