Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sheridan Preparatory Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sheridan Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sheridan Preparatory Academy's student population of 291 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sheridan Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sheridan Preparatory Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3871 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
24%
29%
Black
55%
16%
White
8%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sheridan Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Sheridan Preparatory Academy is ranked #3871 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Sheridan Preparatory Academy?
291 students attend Sheridan Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sheridan Preparatory Academy students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheridan Preparatory Academy?
Sheridan Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sheridan Preparatory Academy offer ?
Sheridan Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sheridan Preparatory Academy part of?
Sheridan Preparatory Academy is part of Albany City School District.
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