Serving 2,676 students in grades 9-12, Albany High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Albany High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albany High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Albany High School?
The graduation rate of Albany High School is 82%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Albany High School?
2,676 students attend Albany High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Albany High School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Albany High School?
Albany High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Albany High School offer ?
Albany High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Albany High School part of?
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