Sheridan Preparatory Academy
Tel:
(518)475-6850
- Sheridan Preparatory Academy serves 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6-9% (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 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
School Overview
- Sheridan Preparatory Academy's student population of 390 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 390 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sheridan Preparatory Academy's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sheridan Preparatory Academy is 0.59, 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 | #4180 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 26% |
| Black | 61% | 17% |
| White | 10% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 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 Sheridan Preparatory Academy is Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Albany Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 311 students
0.3 miles
116 N Lake Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518)694-8200 0.3 K-5 311 - Albany Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 317 students
0.3 miles
250 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518)694-4100 0.3 K-5 317 - Albany Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 89 students
0.3 miles
555 So State St
Albany, NY 12211
(315)435-3044 0.3 8-12 89 - Albany West Hill Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 178 students
0.3 miles
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518)475-6600 0.3 7-8 178 - Albany Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy Grades: PK-5 | 278 students
0.7 miles
676 Clinton Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518)475-6700 0.7 PK-5 278
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