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Albany School Of Humanities vs. Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology

Should you attend Albany School Of Humanities or Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Albany School Of Humanities
108 Whitehall Rd
Albany, NY 12209
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology
94 Delaware Ave
Albany, NY 12202
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Albany School Of Humanities ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Albany School Of Humanities ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
332 students
263 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Albany School Of Humanities over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Albany School Of Humanities.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
21 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Albany School Of Humanities with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Albany City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Albany City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1940 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#3467 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Albany School Of Humanities, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in NY)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albany School Of Humanities who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Albany City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Albany City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albany School Of Humanities who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Albany City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Albany City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albany School Of Humanities who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Albany City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Albany City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Albany School Of Humanities by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology by grade.
Kindergarten Students
41
36
Grade 1 Students
58
42
Grade 2 Students
56
38
Grade 3 Students
51
42
Grade 4 Students
58
51
Grade 5 Students
46
54
Ungraded Students
22
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Albany School Of Humanities, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Albany School Of Humanities, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
43%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Albany School Of Humanities, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
18%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Albany School Of Humanities, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Albany School Of Humanities, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Albany City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Albany School Of Humanities, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Albany City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Albany City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Albany School Of Humanities, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Albany City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Albany City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(14-15 School Year Data)
1%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Albany School Of Humanities, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Albany City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas S O'brien Academy Of Science & Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Albany City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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