Albany High School vs. Shaker High School
Should I attend Albany High School or Shaker High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Albany High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Shaker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 2,592 students in grades 9-12, Albany High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,996 students in grades 9-12, Shaker High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,592 students
1,996 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
212 teachers
166 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1270 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#72 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
98%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
93%
Graduation Rate
73%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
702
499
Grade 10 Students
630
458
Grade 11 Students
584
509
Grade 12 Students
598
494
Ungraded Students
78
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
20%
% Hispanic
19%
6%
% Black
49%
9%
% White
18%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%